Trinity College, Dublin - Choral Scholarships – Trinity College Chapel Choir

Trinity College Chapel Choir choral scholarship

As a ‘Choral Scholar’ – that is, a paid singer in the Chapel Choir at Trinity College Dublin – you will receive 1,300 EUR per academic year. The scholarship may be awarded for up to 36 months. Eight scholarships will be awarded, one for each voice part. As a scholarship holder, you will sing at the heart of the Chapel Choir, a mixed choir comprising around 25 singers. During the term, the choir sings at two services a week in the college chapel, performs at major college events and undertakes two tours a year, one in Ireland and one abroad. Trinity College Dublin covers the costs.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You are a student at Trinity College Dublin.
• Reading music: You can read music. That’s a prerequisite.
• Singing experience: Previous choir experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Faith: Open to pupils of all religions or those with no religious affiliation. The choir sings church music, but is not a religious group.
• Nationality: People of all nationalities are welcome, including international students.
• Field of study: Open to all subjects.

How to apply

At the start of the academic year, you’ll register for the audition and then sing in front of the choir’s selection panel. If you have any questions about joining the choir, please email the choir director. You’ll be notified of the result by the end of the first week of the term.