THE ROZ KELLY MUSIC BURSARY 2026
Closing date 4pm Monday 23rd February 2026
The Roz Kelly Music Bursary is awarded annually to enable two young musicians to separately attend the Music Summer School of their choice anywhere in the UK. Online programmes will be considered.
Eligible applicants are: • Aged16–21
- Resident in the Isle of Man
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Able to demonstrate their musical promise and enthusiasm through a written
application
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Able to provide a written recommendation from a teacher, musical mentor, or similar.
Each award is up to a maximum of £1000 and it can only be used to fund travel to and participation costs of a UK based residential music summer school of the applicants’ choice.How to apply
Your letter of application should be no longer than 1 side of A4 (typed) and should include the following details:
- Applicant’s full name, address and date of birth
- A contact email address and telephone number
- Name and address of the bank account holder to which any award should be paid
- Details of your musical interests and achievements to date
- The title and venue of the summer school the applicant wishes to attend
- What benefits the applicant hopes to gain from participating in the summer school
- A short written recommendation from a teacher or musical mentor
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If the applicant is under 18 years old on the closing date they must also enclose a
short, signed and dated letter from your parent/carer to confirm support of the application.
Please note that an incomplete application may not be considered by the panel.
Please send your completed application by email or post to:Roz Kelly Bursary Applications
• TheFMYO@gmail.com
• or c/o Windmill House, The Curragh, Ballaugh, Ramsey, IM7 5BJ
Applications must arrive no later than 4pm, Monday 23rd February 2026.