Summer Programme 2026 NYJC Bursary Application Form

NYJC's Bursary Programme

NYJC offers means-tested bursaries to cover all or part of the costs of the following:

Audition travel costs
Course enrolment fee
Course travel costs
If you’re under 16, we can cover the travel costs of a chaperone

NYJC’s bursaries are means-tested, based on gross household income and the number of dependent children. Please refer to the table below to see whether you qualify and the level of support available. For example, where families earn under £28,000 per year, NYJC will cover 100% of fees and/or travel costs, while in the instance of a family earning £40,000, NYJC will cover 25% fees and/or travel costs. In addition, each dependent child reduces the income threshold by £2000. Thus, a household earning £40,000 with four dependent children would qualify for a bursary of 75%, meaning NYJC covers 75% of fees and/or travel costs.

Total gross household income (annual)	Percentage of fees/cost covered by NYJC
up to £27,999	100%
£28,000 - £33,999	75%
£34,000 - £39,999	50%
£40,000 - £45,999	25%
£46,000+	0%
NB each dependent child reduces the income threshold by £2000

Other key facts:

Total gross household income is the total amount of money earned before any deductions such as taxes, pension and expenses, between all adults residing in the property.
Total gross household income considers any earned income and any benefits received (such as Universal Credit) combined.
Applicants can be classed as employed, self-employed, both employed and self-employed, or unemployed.
Applicants can apply for audition travel, course travel and course fees.
Travel costs are limited up to the value of £150, but NYJC are happy to review on a case by case basis in extenuating circumstances.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of income and/or employment status.
All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

If you would like to continue with the application, click ‘Start application’

Alternatively, if you’d like to discuss your eligibility for a bursary, please contact us on maia@nyjc.co.uk or 0116 216 7222. We’re here to help!

Step 1 - Personal Details
Participant Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/ Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Postcode

Step 2 - Bursary Information
We are applying for financial support for the following (please tick as appropriate):

Audition travel costsSummer School or Short Course enrolment fee (£550 or £410)Vocal Jazz Camp enrolment fee (£345)Composition Summer School enrolment fee (£485)Course travel costs
Please specify the approximate amount of audition travel costs you're applying for:
e.g £40
Please specify the approximate amount of course travel costs you're applying for:
e.g £40
Please note that bursaries awarded for travel costs are only paid on receipt of appropriate journey documention after the audition tour/course.

We accept:
- Train ticket receipts (standard-class, off-peak travel)
- Fuel/Petrol receipts
NYJC supports travel in England only, and applicants are required to seek the most economic means of travel. To this end, we are unlikely to subsidise car rental, flights or ferries. However, please contact NYJC in advance of your application if these means of travel are essential to your participation.

Step 3 - Evidence to support bursary application
Applicants are required to complete the questions below and provide evidence of household income so we can assess the level of bursary award.

The total gross household income is the total amount of money earned before any deductions such as taxes, pension and expenses, between all adults residing in the property. Total gross household income considers any earned income and any benefits received (such as Universal Credit) combined.

For example, if you declare your gross total household income as £30,000, the evidence you submit must support and demonstrate this. If you have stated that there are two household incomes, you would need to submit evidence for both streams of income.

The evidence uploaded to support your bursary application should include your full name (name matching the name on your application) and address, and be legible.

Evidence submitted needs to be as recent as possible (within the past 3 months).
3.1. Please confirm the number of dependent children:
3.2 Please list the number of household incomes:
The number of incomes from all adults within your household e.g. 2
3.3 Please confirm the gross total income of your household:
The total amount all adults earn within your household before deductions e.g. £30,000
3.4 Please indicate the source(s) this gross household income has come from and the value. Complete all that apply

PAYE salary/salariesSelf-employed earningsUniversal CreditOther benefit classed as income (please name)Other Benefit classed as income(please name)
PAYE salary/salaries
Annual gross value
Self-employed earnings
Annual gross value
Universal Credit
Annual gross value
Name of other benefit classed as income
Value of this benefit:
Annual gross value
Name of other benefit classed as income
Value of this benefit:
Annual gross value
Total gross household income:
This field is automatically calculated
3.5 Please use the box below to upload evidence of your gross total household income.

If you are employed: please provide your last 3 payslips and/or your most recent P60. If your salary rate has very recently reduced, please include a letter from your employer detailing this change and when it began.

If you are self-employed: please provide your latest SA302 tax calculation and/or Tax Year Overview.

If you receive Universal Credit: please include your most recent award letter or statement.

Please include evidence for all household incomes and all income sources you have specified. If you have specified two household incomes in your application, please upload evidence of each of these.

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Please upload evidence here:

Please upload the most recent evidence you can and include evidence for all household incomes. For example, if you specified 2 household incomes you would need to upload evidence for both of these.
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3.6 Please indicate here if you are eligible for free school meals for a child from year 3 and upwards.

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3.7 Please use the box below to give us any further information about your application:
Summary of your application:

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Number of dependent children: {numberOf35}

Number of household incomes: {numberOf}

Gross total household income: {totalGross}

Please sign below to confirm that all information you have submitted is correct and click submit to complete your application.
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NYJC's Bursary Programme

Step 1 - Personal Details

Step 2 - Bursary Information

Step 3 - Evidence to support bursary application

Summary of your application: