Sontronics Scholarship Programme 2025
Sontronics, one of the world’s leading microphone manufacturers, is proud to announce the new Sontronics Scholarship Programme for the next generation of music producers and sound engineers.
This collaboration supports one candidate to study at Abbey Road Institute London on our one-year Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering starting 29th September 2025, with Sontronics funding their full course fees. The Sontronics Scholarship is open to UK and international students.
“Having studied in the first cohort of students at Abbey Road Institute in London, I know first-hand the quality of education and opportunity this scholarship will provide,” said Chris Cook, Head of Sales at Sontronics and ARI alumnus.
The scholarship includes a bespoke package of Sontronics microphones and accessories, providing the recipient with the tools modern creators need and supporting them to reach their full potential. Throughout their studies, the scholarship recipient will share their journey, providing insights into their creative growth as a Sontronics Ambassador and showcasing how the prestigious microphones play a key role in their projects. The committee awarding the scholarship will look for applicants who demonstrate strong potential in music production and sound engineering.
Abbey Road Institute is a small specialist music production school 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 all areas of the music industry, from producers and engineers to music business experts. The Institute’s Advanced Diploma combines both the creative and technical elements of recording and producing music, preparing students for the realities of the music industry.
Application Deadline – Friday 13th June, 6pm.
Sontronics 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
Receive a bespoke package of Sontronics microphones and accessories, providing the tools needed by modern creators
Throughout your time at the Institute build your music industry network to launch your career
Step 1 | Apply for our Advanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering (29th Sep 2025)
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 preparing 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 demonstrating your motivation and passion for the field of music production and sound engineering and how you would benefit from this opportunity.
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.
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 Scholarship Scholarship
After the deadline, we will review all applications and shortlist candidates. Those who are successfully shortlisted will be taken forward for interviews. The successful candidate will be chosen during these interviews, and applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of June 2025.
If you need any support with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, and we will be delighted to offer guidance and support. Email us at london@abbeyroadinstitute.com
Application Deadline – Friday 13th June, 6pm.
To apply for the Sontronics 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.