Learn with Nomad Beat

Bursaries

Nomad Beat is delighted to offer 4 bursaries; 3 fund weekly lessons for a period of 44 weeks and the 4th funds 50% of lessons over the same period. Applications for 2026 are now closed, but watch this space for 2027 bursaries.

2026 Bursaries

Rosalind’s and Sally’s Bursaries

Rosalind’s and Sally’s bursaries were created by a couple who wished to remain anonymous, in memory of their daughters Rosalind and Sally, who loved music. Sally’s bursary is specifically for a fiddle student, and Rosalind’s bursary is open to singing and any instruments other than the fiddle that are offered by Nomad Beat.

The Doreen Graham Bursary

This full bursary is open to singers. It was set up in memory of our late Chair of the Board of Trustees, Doreen Graham, who loved to sing. Doreen generously left money to Nomad Beat, and we are using this to establish a bursary in her name, to recognise her longstanding contribution to Nomad Beat.

The Buccleuch Bursary

This 50% bursary is open to all. The Buccleuch Charitable Foundation has kindly donated funding towards the programme, allowing us to offer a partial bursary covering 50% of lesson costs.

Who can apply?

The same conditions apply to each of the bursaries which are open to students of singing or any instrument currently offered by Nomad Beat. To be eligible for one of these bursaries, one or both of the following conditions will be taken into consideration:

A student who shows a natural aptitude and who would benefit from some financial assistance to attend lessons.
A student who shows a natural aptitude for singing or an instrument, works hard and shows passion and commitment to the instrument.

Bursaries with Nomad Beat

What the bursaries offer

Bursaries for 2026 have been awarded by the Nomad Beat board; however, if you are interested in applying for a bursary in 2027, then watch this space for details!

Regular lessons

Bursary monthly instalments cover lesson fees for a 30-minute singing or instrumental lesson on a weekly basis for 44 weeks of the year.

Instrument Hire

Instruments are available to hire and we have many music books you can borrow.

Non-refundable

Bursaries cover a 12-month period and are non-refundable and not transferable to any other type of service we provide. Students receiving a bursary may reapply at the end of the bursary period.

Accessible

You do not have to be currently enrolled as a student of Nomad Beat to apply.

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