Maguire Fund scholarships
2025 SCHOLARSHIPS
The Maguire Fund was founded in 2013 to help students with financial difficulties attend the course. It is named after the Irish violinist Hugh Maguire (1926-2013) and his viola-playing wife Tricia who were co—founders of our course in 1998.
Hugh’s career spanned a large panorama of musical life, from leading various London orchestras and ensembles, playing 1st violin in the Allegri quartet, and as a teacher committed to musical education. Tricia was a fine musician and brilliant organiser. The Concorda chamber music course in Ireland, founded by Hugh and Tricia, served as a model for us, which was reinforced by their passionate involvement in our course between 1998 and 2012.
Their priceless gift to us and our students over the years was embodied in the philosophy of chamber music as a means of bringing people together through a shared love of music.
Any contributions to the fund, big or small, are most welcome. If you wish to make a donation, please check our Support us page.
Scholarships for deserving students covering the fees in part will be offered by the Maguire Fund.
Any applicant wishing to apply must also supply the following with their application:
– Covering letter stating why you are applying for the scholarship
– The family’s most recent tax return
The final decision as to how the funds are allocated rests solely with the teaching staff and will be based on artistic merit and economic barriers facing the candidate.
Applications must be submitted no later than 18 April 2026.
hugh and tricia maguire memorial scholarships
The Irish violinist Hugh Maguire (1926-2013) and his viola-playing wife, Tricia were co—founders of our course in 1998.
Beneficiaries: 1 student from Armenia, 1 student from Belgium,1 student from China, 2 students from England, 1 student from Georgia, 3 students from Italy, 5 students from Lithuania, 2 students from the Netherlands, 2 students from Scotland, 1 student from Wales.
Our warmest thanks to Cristina Marchese, John and James Ramsden, Juliet Bullimore, Michèle Minne and to our many generous donors who wish to remain anonymous for supporting this Fund.
alice waten memorial scholarship for young talent
The Australian violinist Alice Waten (1947-2022) studied at the Moscow Conservatoire at the same time as Elizabeth Wilson, our artistic director. Alice went on to become one of the most renowned violin and chamber musician teachers in her country.
Her ex-students today occupy important positions in orchestras and teaching Academies in Australia, the Far East and the UK. She and her colleague Joy Lee created special programmes for young talents, including Rising Stars at the Con.
Beneficiaries: Kateryna Lastochkina (Ukraine)
Our sincere thanks to Joy Lee
professor david bennett memorial scholarship
David Bennett (1938-2012) was well known in London where he worked and throughout the medical world for his pioneering research into Intensive Care treatments. Throughout his life, he himself was sustained by a great love of music, and in turn, generously supported performing musicians.
Beneficiaries: Ringaile Ramašauskaite (Lithuania)
Our sincere thanks to Kathron Sturrock
Fund for Musicians from Zones of ongoing conflict
This fund was set up to support students whose lives are affected by ongoing situations of conflict.
The beneficiaries for this scheme for 2025 are: 10 students from Ukraine, 1 Palestinian student
Our heartfelt thanks to Rufus Collins, Lance and Dalia Nagel, Edward C. Olsgard, Alison Parente, Tom Stone Capital Group and to our many generous donors who wish to remain anonymous for supporting this Fund.
