Scholarship Overview

• The Andrew Alexander Kinghorn Scholarships in Music is offered by Faculty of Music at University of Toronto.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Toronto in Canada

• BA Hons in Music
  Bachelor of Music Music Education (Stream)/ Master of Teaching
• BA Hons in Music with Ensemble Option
  BA Hons in Music & Culture
• Bachelor of Music Performance
  Bachelor of Music

• This scholarship is applicable for the undergraduate programs of the faculty of music.

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

• Estimated Value - Varies

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 89)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 6.5)
PTE	Required (minimum score 65)
12	Required
Interview	Required

Eligibility

• Awarded to gifted students on admission to first year in any program at the Faculty of Music.
• It is awarded on the basis of the academic merit.

• All India Senior School Certificate (awarded by CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (awarded by CISCE).  Year 12 State Board Exams with excellent results will also be considered on an individual basis.
• CBSE students interested in programs that require Calculus for admission, such as business, engineering, and science programs, must present Class XII Standard Mathematics for admission consideration. Class XII Applied Mathematics (new and old syllabus) will not meet the Calculus requirement.
• All applicants must demonstrate musical proficiency on a primary instrument within an audition setting. 
• Applicants may audition on any standard orchestral instrument, classical guitar, free bass accordion, harpsichord, piano, organ, voice, or any standard jazz instrument. The audition will also include musical skills tests such as aural skills and sight reading. 
• The interview component will assess your general knowledge of music styles/form and provide an opportunity to share your experiences and goals with the panel.
• All applicants must meet theory prerequisite requirements to ensure success in the first-year theory core.
• The theory prerequisite vary from course to course , visit the course page for the specific prerequisites.
• Keyboard proficiency is not an admission requirement for non-keyboard instrumentalists/vocalists, however piano skills at a Grade 3 (RCM) or equivalent level will help students in their studies. Keyboard Skills courses are included in the first-year curriculum for those without prior piano experience 

• English Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • Duolingo English Test -  overall score of 120 with a score of 120 in Production. 

  • IELTS Academic - The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6.5, with no band below 6.0. 

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - The minimum requirement is an overall score of 65 with no part below 60. 

  • TOEFL iBT - The minimum requirement is a total score of 89 with 22 in each of Speaking and Writing.

• English Language Proficiency Waiver :

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) English - The minimum requirement is a score of at least 4 (predicted or final) in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature. HL English B is not acceptable.

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
Official transcripts	Required

• Applicants will be required to complete the supplementary application known as the Music Questionnaire by the posted application deadline.
  • Within the Music Questionnaire, applicants can apply for up to three (3) program choices and/or instruments within the Faculty of Music.
  • Applicants will also need to provide the following information within the application:
    • Biographical information & academic background
    • Major instrument(s) and other music background information
    • Audition repertoire selections
    • Jazz pre-screening video recording links (if you are applying to any of our jazz programs as one of your program choices)
    • Contact information for three (3) referees willing to provide a reference for you
    • Indicate how/when you will complete the theory prerequisite
    • Short essay (written response to three provided questions; 250-1000 words)
    • Additional information (optional)
• All applicants must submit transcripts for all high school and post-secondary studies attended.
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Within the Music Questionnaire, Applicants will be asked to provide the name and contact information for three (3) people who are willing to provide a reference on their behalf.
• Electronic submission of a composition portfolio is required for consideration to the Direct-Entry Composition program.
• Copy of Passport

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	Not Available	Deadline has been passed

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

Phone number

(416) 978-2011