In conjunction with Glasgow Cathedral, the University organises a Choral Scholarship. The terms of the Scholarship are as follows:
- One Choral Scholarship, tenable at the Glasgow Cathedral, is normally offered each year by the University of Strathclyde (hereinafter referred to as "the University").
- A sum of up to £125 will be offered in addition to the basic stipend of £500 to cover travelling expenses of students holding a scholarship.
- The Scholarship is open to men and women who are either registered or potential students of the University and whose registration at the University will last for nine months or longer starting from the date at which the Scholarship begins. Any offer will be subject to the candidate satisfying any academic or other requirements of the University relating to admission to the University or continuation of study at the University.
- Holders of the Scholarship must be registered students of and in attendance at the University for the period of tenure of the Scholarship.
- Once the Scholarship has been awarded the period of tenure can last from the beginning of the Choir Term at the start of the academic year immediately following the award until the holder ceases to qualify under Regulation 4 or for a period of four consecutive years, whichever period shall be shorter.
- Selection for the Scholarship will be carried out be a Committee consisting of three persons being the Cathedral Organist, a person nominated by the Kirk Session of Glasgow Cathedral, and a person nominated by the University. Any selection of the Committee will be final.
- Candidates are required to attend for an interview at which they will be examined in sight-reading and aural perception. In addition candidates are required to prepare two solos of contrasting styles, suitable for singing in the Cathedral, for performance at the interview.
- Holders will be required to keep the following Choir Terms: The first Sunday of the first term of the University academic year until the last Sunday of term, excluding the Sunday of the mid term holiday. The Sunday before the beginning of the second term of the University academic year, until the last Sunday of term, excluding the Sunday of the mid term holiday, and also Easter Day in those years in which it falls during term or on the Sunday immediately after the end of term. The Sunday before the beginning of the third term of the University academic year, and a further seven Sundays, to be agreed between the Scholar and the Organist.
- During the Choir terms, holders are required to take part in the musical services of Glasgow Cathedral and to attend Choir practices as directed by the Cathedral Organist. In addition holders may be required to take part in Choir recitals.
- In addition to the sums received under the terms of the Scholarship a fee will be paid to the holder for attendance at weddings, funerals and most weekday services.
- The closing date for receipt of applications is normally 30 November in the year before that for which the Scholarship is being offered, although applications submitted at other times will always receive sympathetic attention.