Tuition Grants
The Susanne Beer Cello Corner Foundation provides Tuition Grants (up to £500 per Grant) each year to cellists who might not otherwise be able to afford to attend lessons or courses. Tuition Grants are for cellists between the ages of 9 & 23, of a Grade 7+ standard, who are aiming towards becoming professional cellists. Applications are open to UK citizens, permanent UK residents and to those with student visa. Successful applicants may reapply in two years. Since 2022, we have given out more than 20 Tuition Grants!
Tuition Grants are awarded every three months. The deadlines for applications are:
1 September, 1 December, 1 March and 1 June.
Tuition Grants are awarded every three months. The deadlines for applications are:
1 September, 1 December, 1 March and 1 June.
Application Form
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Tuition Grant. Eligible studies include masterclasses, summer courses, private lessons and tuition at colleges and universities. As a condition of accepting a Tuition Grant, the recipient may be asked to participate in fundraising concerts within two years. The recipient should make every effort to participate where possible.
Please email your responses to: [email protected]
Personal Information:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Home address
4. Phone number and email address
5. Are you a UK citizen, permanent UK resident or do you have a study visa?
Study information:
1. Teacher
2. Current School/ Conservatoire/ University
Other things to include:
1. Short Biography or CV
2. Short letter of recommendation from your teacher
3. Recordings of two or more contrasting pieces via email or link. Please note that the recording quality need not be of professional level but the pieces should be performance-ready/polished and ideally with accompaniment.
In addition, please answer the following questions about your financial situation:
1. What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged about 14?
2. Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11 and 16?
How would a tuition grant help you?
Amount requested (up to £500):
Please email your responses to: [email protected]
Personal Information:
1. Name
2. Age
3. Home address
4. Phone number and email address
5. Are you a UK citizen, permanent UK resident or do you have a study visa?
Study information:
1. Teacher
2. Current School/ Conservatoire/ University
Other things to include:
1. Short Biography or CV
2. Short letter of recommendation from your teacher
3. Recordings of two or more contrasting pieces via email or link. Please note that the recording quality need not be of professional level but the pieces should be performance-ready/polished and ideally with accompaniment.
In addition, please answer the following questions about your financial situation:
1. What was the occupation of your main household earner when you were aged about 14?
2. Which type of school did you attend for the most time between the ages of 11 and 16?
- a state-run or state-funded school
- independent or fee-paying school
- independent or fee-paying school, where I received a bursary covering 90% or more of my tuition
- attended school outside the UK
- I do not know
How would a tuition grant help you?
Amount requested (up to £500):
