Scholarships are based on merit at audition and all candidates who audition live or via video will be considered for a scholarship. There is no separate application you need to complete.

If you declared a disability on your application the RCM will automatically write to you to find out whether you require any particular arrangements.

If you did not declare a disability on your application or if you would like any additional advice on this matter please contact Student Services.

When your audition details are posted you should receive a notification from UCAS to log into your account and check. Please note that you will only be able to see your audition details if you have paid the audition fee.

Scheduling auditions is very complex, with some panels only being held on one day. Auditions in London are organised in collaboration with the other UK conservatoires to avoid clashes, making it extremely difficult to reschedule. RCM staff only visit our overseas venues once a year and auditions often only take place on one or two days.

You should make every effort to attend at your allocated time. If you have a compelling reason why you cannot attend, please contact our Admissions team. We will attempt to find you an alternative timeslot if possible, but stress this cannot be guaranteed.

If you are sick on the day of your audition please contact our Admissions team immediately to let us know.

The February auditions in London are only for a very small number of candidates: mostly those who were prevented from attending the main auditions due to unforeseen circumstances, e.g. illness.

Some faculties may not hold February auditions if their courses are full, and the majority of scholarship funding will already have been allocated before February.

We strongly recommended auditioning during the main auditions if possible.