Giles Baker Scholarship for Tonmeisters at University of Surrey 2025-2026

The Giles Baker Scholarship for Tonmeisters is a prestigious award at the University of Surrey. Worth £4,000 per year for up to four years, including a placement year, it supports UK students enrolled in the BMus or BSc Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) courses. The award is aimed at students from widening participation backgrounds, helping them pursue one of the most respected sound recording degrees.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 5, 2025
2. Value: £4,000 per year (up to 4 years)
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Giles Baker / University of Surrey
5. Course to Study: Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BMus (J931), BSc (J931)
6. Eligible Country: United Kingdom

Eligibility Criteria for Giles Baker Scholarship for Tonmeisters at University of Surrey 2025-2026

Open to students from the UK who are studying one of the following courses:

1. Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BMus (J931)
2. Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BSc (J931).

Applicants must meet at least one of the following widening participation criteria as listed below:

1. Students from Low Participation Neighbourhoods (LPNs, defined as POLAR4 Quintiles 1 and 2 by OfS*
2. Students from an area of high deprivation (Index of Multiple Deprivation, IMD) Quintiles 1 and 2**
3. Students from a low-income family (eligible for Free School Meals in last six years)
4. Care leavers and students in local authority care
5. From families where parents/carers are in non-professional households (NS-SEC groups 4-8)
6. From families with no parental history of HE participation
7. Students classified as having a disability
8. Young carers
9. Mature learners
10. Refugees and asylum seekers
11. Students estranged from their families
12. Students who have a parent/carer who has served in the armed forces or reserves
13. Students from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic backgrounds
14. Students from Gypsy, Roma or Irish Traveller (GRT) communities
15. Students who identify as a New Traveller, Boater, Bargee or Showperson.

Benefits of Giles Baker Scholarship for Tonmeisters at University of Surrey 2025-2026

1. £4,000 annually, paid in two installments of £2,000 each year.
2. Support for up to four years, including a placement year.
3. Two scholarships available.

How to Apply

To apply for this scholarship, please complete all sections of the online application form. The deadline for applications for this award is 5 October 2025.

For more details, visit the University of Surrey webpage

Application Deadline

October 5, 2025

Application Link(s)

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