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Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

This scholarship is for applicants accepted onto The Beatles, Heritage and Culture MA. You could receive a tuition fee discount of £4,000. Find out more and apply below.

In 2023, the University of Liverpool received a donation for the provision of a Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship to support Beatles studies. Mark Astaire and the Astaire family established this scholarship as a way of remembering their beloved brother and son through a celebration of the music, art, culture and creativity that was so central to Peter’s life.

Award

In each academic year, two scholarships worth £4,000 each will be awarded. 

Eligibility criteria

  • To be considered for this award, candidates must complete and submit the application form (in the How to apply section). It will not be possible to consider an individual for this award without the submission of this form
  • Candidates must have applied for and been offered a place on The Beatles, Heritage and Culture MA to be considered for a scholarship
  • Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000
  • The scholarship will be awarded as a reduction on the tuition fee, and will be redeemed in its entirety against the tuition fee for the first year of study
  • The scholarship is available to both UK and overseas applicants
  • Candidates must not have a previous postgraduate award (PGCert, PGDip, master's degree or equivalent)
  • The successful candidates will keep the University regularly updated on progress and achievements. The candidates will be required to assist in the promotion of the scholarship and The Beatles, Heritage and Culture MA as appropriate and when requested to do so
  • The scholarship is conditional upon successful academic progress and demonstration of professional behaviour. The panel reserves the right to withdraw or suspend the scholarship if there are any reasons for concern.

How to apply

You must submit the Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies 2026/27 application form to Dr Holly Tessler by 3 July 2026.

If the available scholarships are not all allocated at this round, there will be a second round. Candidates for the second round must submit the application form by 31 July 2026.

As per the application form, all candidates must:

  • have applied for and been offered a place on the The Beatles, Heritage and Culture MA and be able to provide their application ID number
  • complete a statement of 500 words discussing what you feel are two of the biggest challenges to Beatles heritage in Liverpool and your solutions to resolve them.

Successful applicants will be informed within a week of the round deadline or soon thereafter.

More information

If you require more information about the scheme or an informal discussion about the programme, please contact Dr Holly Tessler, Programme Director.

Further information about the course and the Department of Music can be found here: