Apple Sponsorship towards Mac Pro Purchase?

Hey everybody
I am a student musician and composer, looking for help towards the purchase of a Mac Pro for music production and scoring.
I am wondering whom I would need to contact to get further information about this?
Many thanks

Hi Shenzi,
This is the link for Higher Education Students in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk-edu/browse/campaigns/education_pricing/university/
And this is for Further Education Students in the UK:
http://store.apple.com/uk-edu/browse/campaigns/education_pricing/college/
Educational Discounts are shown only for MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac, and so it would probably be best to telephone the Apple Store for Education on 0800 072 1154 for advice regarding the Mac Pro.
Alternatively, if you live near an Apple Store you could visit there for details.
This link gives details of qualification for the Apple Student Discount:
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/AppleStudentDiscount
Regards,
Bill

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