The Stanley Vann Scholarship Fund
The Object of the Fund
To enhance Anglican choral music by the grant of an annual Scholarship (The Stanley Vann Scholarship) in the form of a monetary award and by such other means as the Committee may decide from time to time.
Beneficiaries
Primarily young musicians, professional or amateur, who show promise and wish to improve their skills in the field of Anglican choir training and direction. The Trustees may, however, at their discretion, make an award to a choir trainer of more mature years; to a promising composer of Anglican church music; in answer to a perceived need, or in recognition of outstanding accomplishment. Prospective beneficiaries will normally be identified by nomination but personal applications may be entertained at the discretion of the Committee. On receipt of a nomination or application, a form will be sent to the originator for completion and return, setting out the particulars needed to enable the Committee to make a decision.
Awards
There shall normally be only one designated award (The Stanley Vann Scholarship) each year, but the Committee may, at its discretion, make one of more supplementary awards in pursuance of the object of the Fund. Equally, they may withhold the award, if, in their opinion, no worthy candidate is forthcoming. The value of the award(s) will be determined according to the available funds for disbursement in consultation with the IAO Council.
An application/nomination form may be downloaded here.
Nominations and Applications for the award must be submitted by 31st March in the year for which the award is sought and should be addressed to:
The Stanley Vann Scholarship Fund, c/o The Incorporated Association of Organists, 2 Gillity Avenue, Walsall, WS5 3PH, or sent via email to: secretary@iao.org.uk
Scholarships have been awarded as follows:
Tristan Weymes
2023
Thomas Coxhead
2022
Hannah Towndrow
2021
Callum Alger
2020
Max Barley
2019
Quintin Beer
2018