The Richard Toeman
Scholarship

The MPA Richard Toeman Scholarship is designed to support the progress of 2 outstanding individuals, 1 working within the music publishing industry and 1 recent graduate interested in working in the sector.

About
The MPA Richard Toeman Scholarship is designed to:
- Support the progress of outstanding individuals working within the music publishing industry.
- Encourage potential or new recruits to the industry to develop their skills via work placement or study.
- Offer tailored support to recipients towards a successful career in the music publishing industry.
The scholarship is in memory of the late Richard Toeman who passed away in March 2005 following a successful 40-year career at Josef Weinberger Ltd. Throughout his career, Richard generously gave his time and expertise to the MPA and the music publishing business. He was admired and respected by colleagues working across all sectors of the industry. The MPA is proud to pay tribute to his considerable contribution to our work via the Richard Toeman Scholarship. This award is presented annually at the MPA Christmas Lunch.
Eligibility

The scholarship duration is for 1 year and will be awarded to 1 candidate in each of the following 2 categories:

Award 1
One candidate who has been working within the music publishing business for 5 years or less.

Award 2
One candidate who is in their FINAL year of, or has recently graduated from a music or music business degree course.
The Award
The 2 awards take the form of packages of support designed to meet the needs of both awardees.

The packages awarded are as follows:

Award 1 receives
A place on the following courses during the period 1 January – 31 December:
- MPA The Publishing Effect: A 101 of Music Publishing
- All modules – MPA Specialist Seminars
- Any other relevant courses/seminars/webinars
Award 2 receives
A place on the following courses during the period 1 January – 31 December:
- MPA The Publishing Effect: A 101 of Music Publishing
- All modules– MPA Specialist Seminars
- Any other relevant courses/seminars/webinars
- Assistance in securing a relevant and paid work placement, plus a contribution of £450 towards the employer’s cost of hosting the placement – to take place during the period 1 January – 31 December.
Both receive
- Invite to an MPA Quiz or Social – great networking opportunities to meet MPA members.
- Invite to the MPA Summer Party – a chance to meet MPA members and wider network.
- £500 towards relevant further training and professional development of the applicant’s choosing.
- One free copy of the Music Week Directory.
- Each year both winners will also be invited to meet previous winners, members of the MPA Education & Training Committee and other invited guests at a small networking event.
Gallery

David Simkins 2024 RTS recipient.

Gary Bhupsingh collects the 2024 RTS award on behalf of recipient Amilah Choudhury.

Dylan Castell 2023 RTS recipient.

Scarlett Brown 2023 RTS recipients.

Clare Everson & Marie Robinson 2019 RTS recipients.

Testimonials

"The Richard Toeman Scholarship considerably broadened my horizons in the music publishing sector, opening me up to the MPA's professional training course and regular networking opportunities.

Through the Scholarship, I received invaluable mentorship from directors at the MPA, including the Head of DEI and a Global Creative and Licensing Director. This support ultimately led me to secure a paid work placement with Theodore, a music supervision and licensing agency, firmly setting my career on the right track."
David Simkins David Simkins, Music Supervision and Licensing Intern, Theodore Richard Toeman Scholarship 2024 recipient

"The Richard Toeman Scholarship continues to support the development of newcomers to the industry through training, networking, mentorship and more. Whether working at major international publishing companies or independent publishers, past scholars have gone on to lead successful and notable careers.’’
Paul Clements CEO, MPA

"Since the scholarship I have developed my career in Sync and Supervision, where I have worked on advertising campaigns with brands such as Nike, Adidas, Bumble, Budweiser, as well as TV and Film projects. Music publishing expertise continues to be essential in my collaboration with composers and publishers on such projects."
Claire Everson Senior Creative Manager, Universal Music Publishing Group