SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID FOR MUSIC STUDY - ACT

Canberra School of Music Foundation Scholarships

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT.  Type of study supported: Undergraduate Music/Creative Arts

Nature of aid: Each year the Canberra School of Music Foundation supports a number of scholarships for new undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program. Program includes Strings, Jazz studies Brass and Woodwind

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: Students enrolled in Brass and String are eligible for scholarships valued at $3500 each. Students studying Guitar, Jazz or Woodwind are eligible for scholarships valued at $500.

Eligibility: The scholarships are open to new undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program, in Brass, String, Guitar, Jazz or Woodwind.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply: For enquiries please contact music reception

Contact information: School of Music, William Herbert Place (off Childers Street)

Acton, Canberra.Postal Address: School of Music, Building 100, The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200

Phone: 02) 61255700

Fax: 02) 61259775

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Website: www.anu.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

CGS Music Scholarship (Year 9 – 12)

Type of study supported: This scholarship is open to boys in Years 9 – 12 at Canberra Grammar School.

Nature of aid: Up to 4 scholarships may be awarded.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: The scholarship will be valued at one sixth of the general fee.

Duration of aid: The scholarship will be tenable for one year only. Previous holders may re-apply.

Contact: Ann Jory, Canberra Grammar School, Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, ACT, Australia 2603

Phone: (02) 6260 9744

Fax: (02) 6260 9701

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Website: www.cgs.act.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Auditions will be held in March each year.

John Barrett Music Scholarship (Canberra Grammar School)

Type of study supported: The John Barrett Music Scholarship is open to both boys in the Junior and Senior sections of the school.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: The value of the scholarship is anticipated to be about $880 for a full scholarship and $440 for a half scholarship.

Duration of aid: The scholarship will be tenable for one year only.

Contact: Ann Jory, Canberra Grammar School, Monaro Crescent, Red Hill, ACT, Australia 2603

Phone: (02) 6260 9744

Fax: (02) 6260 9701

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Website: www.cgs.act.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: February each year. Auditions will be held in March each year.

Kornfeld Graduate Scholarship for Singers & Kornfeld Graduate Tuition Scholarship for Singers

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT

Type of study supported: Music, Graduate

Nature of aid: Scholarship for a student undertaking a graduate program in Voice Performance at The Australian National University. There are also a number of Graduate Tuition Scholarships for award each year.

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: The tax-free stipend for a Kornfeld Graduate Scholarship for Singers shall be equal to the Australian National University Master Degree Scholarship, currently at the rate of approximately $A17, 500 per annum, unless otherwise determined by the selection committee

Duration of aid: a program of study or for one calendar year, which ever is the shorter.

Eligibility: Scholarships shall be available to candidates who apply for Graduate Certificate in Music Performance, Graduate Diploma in Music, Master of Music, Master of Philosophy (in Music) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music or in Voice Performance.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Audition/interview. Selection of scholarships is on the merit of the applicant as judged by the Selection Committee, based on the candidate’s performance and prior academic and artistic achievement,

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: School of Music, William Herbert Place (off Childers Street)

Acton, Canberra. Postal Address: School of Music Building 100,The Australian National University, Canberra ACT 0200

Phone: 02) 61255700

Fax: 02) 61259775

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Website: www.anu.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: October each year. Scholarships considered in December each year

The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships 2011
(Trust Company Ltd as Trustee)

Two travelling scholarships of $18,000 to be offered in each of the following categories:
Architecture; Ballet; Instrumental Music; Painting; Sculpture; Singing.

Closing date for 2011: end October 2010

How to Apply: For details of how to apply and to register your interest for 2011 Scholarships, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone (02) 9928 1552.
www.trust.com.au/philanthropy/awards/marten_bequest

Michael Kieran Harvey Scholarship (Piano) 2010
(Trust Company Ltd as Trustee)

A biennial piano scholarship to the value of $40,000, this Scholarship provides funds to a deserving post graduate music student to travel overseas for specific purposes to further or enhance their musical education.

Closing date for 2010: 30 April 2010

How to Apply: For Terms and Conditions please refer to the application form which can be downloaded from http://www.trust.com.au/philanthropy/awards/michael_kieran_harvey
Please direct all enquiries to Jane Ryan (02) 8295 8406 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it