Imelda May has announced that she will be lending her name to a brand new scholarship programme at Irelan’s modern music college BIMM Dublin.
The Imelda May Scholarship will be open to all successful applicants who apply for a place available at BIMM Dublin this September through the CAO system (deadline before 5.15pm on Sunday 1st February, 2015 using course code DT506).
The application process also includes a practical audition so prospective students will be given an appointment to attend an audition with a BIMM Dublin tutor. The scholarship is to the value of €12,000 over the four year period, and will be awarded to one candidate accepted to the BA honours degree programme. Imelda will work with BIMM Dublin to decide which student will receive the scholarship; looking for an exceptional talent, who like Imelda, possesses the drive and ambition to become a music industry professional.
Speaking at the launch of the Imelda May Scholarship at BIMM Dublin, Imelda said: ‘I am delighted to be involved with BIMM and especially with this scholarship. I was blown away when I visited the college last summer and met with all the students there. The passion of both the students and the teachers made a big impression on me. I suggested that a scholarship, if possible, would really benefit someone who is having a hard time but is of great talent and has the potential to fly with the right help, encouragement and learning provided by BIMM. I was genuinely thrilled when I heard this scholarship was going to be a reality for someone. I am extremely flattered that they would like to put my name to this scholarship and am excited to help begin this opportunity for some very talented person who needs it. Hopefully it will benefit all of us by delivering the next Phil Lynott, the next Rory Gallagher, the next Irish legend to conquer the world!’