The Fergal O'Mahony Music Bursary at The King's School, Chester is a music scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Fergal O'Mahony Music Bursary?
Outstanding musician at Grade 5 or above, means-tested
What is the Fergal O'Mahony Music Bursary worth?
- Means-tested bursary worth £500 covering tuition for one 30-minute lesson per week for one year.
- Recipient must be an outstanding musician at Grade 5 or above.
How do you apply for the Fergal O'Mahony Music Bursary?
The King's School, Chester has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How music scholarships usually work
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
- Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
- Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
- Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.
General guidance across schools, not The King's School, Chester's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Fergal O'Mahony Music Bursary at The King's School, Chester worth?
Means-tested bursary worth £500 covering tuition for one 30-minute lesson per week for one year. Recipient must be an outstanding musician at Grade 5 or above.
Who can apply for the Fergal O'Mahony Music Bursary?
Outstanding musician at Grade 5 or above, means-tested.
How are music scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.