AIR Diversity Scholarship for Tonmeisters
AIR, the globally renowned recording studio, is to fund a new diversity scholarship to one of the most prestigious degree courses in sound recording, here at the University of Surrey.
About
The AIR Diversity Scholarship for Tonmeisters will be worth £10,000 a year, totalling £30,000 over 3 years (no funding will be available for a PTY). Applicants with a household income of £35,000 or less will be prioritised for the scholarship. Payment of the scholarship will be made in two equal amounts of £5,000 per year. Students will be advised of the outcome of their application in the first semester, and the award will be disbursed in two equal payments annually.
Eligibility criteria
Open to students from the UK/EU who are studying one of the following courses :
- Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BMus (J931)
- Music and Sound Recording (Tonmeister) BSc (J931)
Applicants must be from one of the below ethnic groups:
Asian or Asian British
- Indian
- Pakistani
- Bangladeshi
- Chinese
- Any other Asian background
Black, African, Caribbean or Black British
- African
- Caribbean
- Any other Black, African or Caribbean background
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
- White and Black Caribbean
- White and Black African
- White and Asian
- Any other Mixed or Multiple ethnic background
Other ethnic group
- Arab
- Any other ethnic group
White
- Roma, Gypsy or Irish Traveller
Students who can demonstrate a household income of less than £35,000 will be prioritised.
How to apply
To apply for this scholarship, please complete all sections of the online application form. The deadline for applications for this award is 5 October 2025.
AIR Diversity Scholarship
Application deadline
Contact details
Please submit completed application forms to bursariesandscholarships@surrey.ac.uk.