Abbey Road Studios Diversity Scholarship Programme
Abbey Road Studios has returned with its Diversity Scholarship Programme for 2024. It will support two students, from under-represented groups in the field of music production and sound engineering, to study at Abbey Road Institute London. The Scholarship covers the full cost of the course fees and a contribution towards living expenses for two students to study on our Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering starting on 28th May 2024. There is an option for the successful students to progress onto a year-long work placement at Abbey Road Studios.
The scholarship is part of Abbey Road’s established programme of initiatives to support greater diversity within the music industry including outreach work, events, workshops and mentoring with schools and charities across the UK aimed at opening the door for more young people into careers in music.
The Diversity Scholarship aims to support a broad group of applicants from backgrounds which are underrepresented in the field of music production and sound engineering. This includes, but is not limited to, those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women and those from low income households. The committee awarding the scholarship will specifically look to help those who don’t have the financial resources to study on the course or study for a year in London.
Abbey Road Institute is a small specialist music production school that was established in 2015 to provide a highly specialised one-year programme for aspiring audio professionals. The course curriculum was created in collaboration with the Studio team and professionals from across all areas of the music industry, from producers and engineers to music business experts. The Institute’s Advanced Diploma brings together both the creative and technical elements of recording and producing music preparing students for the realities of the music industry.
*Applications for 2024 are now closed and will reopen in the new year for candidates in 2025.*
Abbey Road Scholarship Programme
An intensive vocational education on our Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering
Immerse yourself in a programme with other aspiring music producers and audio engineers and musicians
Learn the fundamentals of recording in our industry-standard studios and with access to the latest gear, equipment and DAWs
On successful completion of your studies join Abbey Road Studios for a year-long work placement with the studio team
Throughout your time at the Institute and Studios build your music industry network to launch your career
*Applications for 2024 are now closed and will reopen in 2025*
Step 1 | Apply for our Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering
Ensure that you meet the entry requirements for the course, gather all your documentation together and submit it via our online application portal along with your Scholarship Statement. The full list of entry requirements for the course and guidance on how to prepare your application can be found here on the course page.
There is one difference in the application process for scholarship applicants. We are waiving the £450 registration fee for scholarship applicants so you do not need to upload a payment receipt when you submit your application to the Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering. We ask that in its place you upload your supporting Video Scholarship Statement explaining how you meet the entry criteria and how you would benefit from the scholarship. Guidance below.
Step 2 | Film your Scholarship Statement
As part of your application, you will need to include your Scholarship Statement. Your statement should be a 2-3 minute video that demonstrates your motivation and passion for the field of music production and sound engineering, how you would benefit from this opportunity and confirm you meet the scholarship criteria.
Step 3 | Submit your Scholarship Application
Alongside your application to the Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering, you will also need to complete and submit the application form below. The Scholarship will help students who would be unable to fund their studies without financial support and as such you will need to submit evidence of your household income. After you have submitted the form below we will send you guidance on how to evidence your household income.
To be eligible to apply for the scholarship you will need to meet the following Scholarship criteria:
Step 4 | Selection and interview for the Advanced Diploma and Abbey Road Studios Scholarship
After the deadline has passed, we will review all applications and shortlist candidates. Those who are successfully shortlisted will be taken forward for interviews. The two successful candidates will be chosen during these interviews, and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of April 2025.
If you need any support with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we will be very happy to offer guidance and support. Email us at london@abbeyroadinstitute.com
*Applications for 2024 are now closed and will open again in 2025.*
To apply for the Abbey Road Scholarship submit your details below.
Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering
An inspiring and incredibly well designed course that gave me the best musical education I could have dreamt of. Life-altering.
The curriculum is fantastic, extremely comprehensive, contemporary and relevant to today’s industry.
This course has helped to develop me into a well rounded producer, engineer, and musician. It has helped open doors to career opportunities that I would otherwise not have had access to. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for the fantastic team, course, and resources available at Abbey Road Institute London!
The course taught me what it means to be a producer and engineer in the industry, I learned things I couldn’t have learned anywhere else.
Abbey Road Institute trains you to deliver high quality work that matches industry standards.
I had an incredible experience. The staff have so much to offer and cover so many different areas of music.
The Abbey Road Institute helped me to unlock my musical potential.
Applying for the diploma was the best thing I could have done for my career. I'm really amazed at how much I learnt in one year.
There is some real visionary foresight in Abbey Road Institute being established to preserve the cultural legacy of Abbey Road.
It’s a unique experience in so many ways, the location, the calibre of guest lecturers and access to Abbey Road Studios for classes is pretty amazing. There aren't many places you get to record a full orchestra!
Come with an open mind and a voracious appetite to soak up the magic! Be prepared to work hard - you’ll get out what you put in.