Gareth Jones Vocal Arts Bursary

Endowed bursary supporting young opera singers studying at the David Seligman Opera School at RWCMD.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled in vocal studies or opera master's degree
English language proficiency: English proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Audition aria performance recorded with accompanist
Recommendation letters: Head of Vocal Studies recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: £3,500 contribution towards private coaching and vocal tuition
Application fee: £0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Applied directly to vocal tuition fees

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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