Rhythm Studio Foundation
The Rhythm Studio Foundation Scholarship Scheme
The Josh Davies Foundation is proud to be partnering with The Rhythm Studio Foundation to fund 9 scholarships as part of the 2026/2027 RSF Scholarship Scheme.
The Rhythm Studio Foundation Scholarship is an annual means-tested award aimed at talented and passionate 11 to 18-year musicians in need of financial support to help reach their full potential. The scholarship comprises weekly lessons on drums, guitar, bass, piano, vocals or music technology. Scholarship students also have the opportunity to play in bands, take part in week-long music “Bootcamps” in the holidays, record and perform live as well as receive mentoring from music industry professionals.
This partnership will also set up the Josh Davies Songwriting Award, an annual prize for original compositions.
Activities
1:1 weekly lessons
Access to holiday camps
Band/Group practice
Masterclasses from industry professionals
Life performance opportunities
Participants
Applicants need to demonstrate their passion for music, genuine talent or the potential and dedication to improve, and a need for financial assistance.
Scholarships applications are open in May and June each year, with auditions taking place in July. Scholarship places offered run from September through to July of the following year.
Impact
Since the RSF Scholarship programme launched in 2012, 266 means-tested annual scholarships have been awarded.
Recent destinations for RSF scholarship alumni include Goldsmiths, BIMM, Leeds Conservatoire, University of Oxford and Columbia University.
About The Rhythm Studio Foundation
The Rhythm Studio Foundation believes that talented young musicians deserve a chance whatever their background.
Since 2011, its goal has been to transform the lives of young people through music. Each year, we work with schools, hospitals and community groups to provide opportunities to economically underprivileged and socially disadvantaged young people who have limited access to music-making.
Since its launch, the Foundation has enabled more than 3,500 primary school children to learn an instrument, form bands and create their own compositions. It has awarded over 250 music scholarships, removing financial barriers for young people who would otherwise be unable to pursue lessons. It has also delivered music sessions to almost 10,000 young patients and their families at St Mary’s and Chelsea & Westminster Hospitals, bringing comfort, creativity and a sense of normality into clinical environments.
