• Make My Music Bursary 2026

    Make My Music Bursary 2026

  • We keep workshop fees as low as possible, though we know some young people may not be able to afford to attend due to personal or family circumstances. Anyone wishing to apply for a bursary should apply for tthe workshop and then also complete this bursary application form.

    We can’t guarantee that everyone who applies for a bursary will be successful. Our funding is limited and there is competition, but we will try to help as many applicants as we can. Bursaries will be for 100% of the fees.

    Criteria

    To be eligible for a bursary you or your carers/household need to be in one of the following:

    · In full or part-time education and eligible for Pupil Premium and/or Free School Meals.

    · Young people in care or young carers

    · Receiving Income Support, Universal Credit, or equivalent credits.

    ·  Receiving a disability allowance (PIP/ DSA)/ - Families where a parent/guardian is living with a long-term or serious health condition

    Families who may not be in any of the above may also be eligible in exceptional circumstances. Please contact us at education@stables.org for furtehr information.   

    You can also download a printable version of this form on our website.

    Bursary Application process

    Bursaries are awarded based on need, so we have to ask for information about your circumstances to make sure that these places are going to people who will directly benefit. Any supporting documents you are able to supply will help us reach a quicker and fairer decision.

    We know that it may sometimes be difficult to get these quickly or easily. If you have difficulty providing any of the evidence requested in the form, have any questions, or would like support filling out the form - please contact us at education@stables.org . All information received will be treated in strictest confidence.

    Please complete this application form and upload any supporting document/s - press Submit when you ready. Alternatively, you can print a version of this form from our website.

    If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to complete the form.

    Getting an answer

    We aim to make decisions within one week of receiving your application. Any decision on bursaries awarded is final and there is no right of appeal.

  • Which workshops are you applying for a bursary for?*

  • Workshop Participant Details

  • Date of birth*
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  • Parent or Guardian Details

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  • Eligibility and Evidence

    Please supply at least one piece of evidence to demonstrate you meet one of the bursary eligibility criteria below. This could be an official letter, document  or email from your school, Local Authority, Support Worker, government or benefit agency.
  • Do you receive free school meals OR are you supported by Pupil Premium?*
  • Are you in care, or are you a young carer?*
  • Do you/your household receive any government benefits (e.g. Income Support / Universal Credit) or are you applying based on low income?*
  • Are you in receipt of Disability Allowance (for you or the child) or Personal Independence Payment?*
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