Each year the Awards For Young Musicians make awards of between £200 and £2,000, based on evidence of musical talent and financial need. The awards can help with: the purchase or hire of musical instruments and accessories; music lessons; weekend music schools; music courses; orchestra fees; travel. Applicants are required to: have achieved distinction in their last music exam, or, if they haven’t taken exams, show evidence of this level of ability; be recommended by their music teacher; have their families show evidence of financial need.

An adjudication process takes place every spring and awards are made in June. For further information and to download guidelines and an application form visit www.a-y-m.org.uk/awards.html or phone 0117 904 9906

deadline: 30 March 2009