The Susan Chilcott Scholarship
The Susan Chilcott Scholarship, patron Placido Domingo, was established in memory of Susan Chilcott, one of the outstanding singers of her generation, who died from cancer in 2003 aged 40.
Offers: Funding to enable talented singers to continue studying at a recognised conservatoire or with a recognised teacher. Awards may also be made for applicants wishing to study a specific repertoire with a singer or teacher.
Frequency: Annual
Open to: UK national singers over 21
(no upper age limit)
Entrance requirements: Selection of candidates is by audition and interview. Applicants must complete an application form, supply a written resume which clearly states the uses to which the scholarship would be put and demonstrate financial need. Download an application form
Next closing date for applications: 30 June 2009
The Susan Chilcott Scholarship is a UK registered charity No: 1113169
Donations made payable to the Susan Chilcott Scholarship can be sent to: The Royal Philharmonic Society, 10 Stratford Place, London W1C 1BA, UK or email for more details
Susan Chilcott won the RPS Music Award for Singer in 2003 and the scholarship is administered by the Royal Philharmonic Society on behalf of the Chilcott Scholarship trustees.