SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID FOR MUSIC STUDY - NSW

Abbotsleigh, Wahroonga, NSW

Type of study supported: Anglican day and boarding school for girls, K-12

Nature of aid: Music, Academic and needs-based scholarships for Senior School intake at Years 7 and 10 in the following year.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: Up to 100% of fees

Duration of aid:

Eligibility: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: The Registrar, Jan Cowell, Abbotsleigh, Locked Bag 1666, Wahroonga NSW 2076

Phone: 02) 9473 7777

Fax: 02) 9473 7860

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Website: www.abbotsleigh.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Examinations for Year 7 scholarships are held in October of Year 5. Girls under 12 years and in Year 5 2007 may sit the combined Entrance/Scholarship Examination for Year 7 2009 on Saturday 20 October 2007. Registrations close on 21 September 2007.

All Saints College, Bathurst, NSW

Type of study supported: Anglican, co-educational day and boarding school.

Nature of aid: Music and Academic scholarships for entry into years 7, 9, 10 & 11.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: By audition/interview

How to apply: Enquire.

Contact information: Helen Schwab, Registrar, All Saints College, Locked Bag 9, Bathurst NSW 2795

Phone: 02) 6331 3911

Fax: 02) 6332 7390

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Website: www.saints.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Online Registrations close at 5pm on Friday, 13th April 2007. Pen and paper registrations are permissable until the examination day but late fees do apply. Registrations received after 13th April 2007 will be charged a late fee of $100.

Ascham School, Edgecliff, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, non-denominational. Girls day and boarding from Prep to Year 12. Music / Academic. Ascham offers orchestral music, choir and music camp programs.

Nature of aid: Ascham has a number of Scholarships available from Grade 6 entry for Day and Boarding students.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility: Applicants must sit the scholarship examination on Monday 2nd April.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Contact the school directly or via the website.

Contact information: The Registrar, Mrs Deanne Richardson, 188 New South Head Road Edgecliff NSW 2027

Phone: 02) 8356 7034

Fax: 02) 8356 7230

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Website: www.ascham.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Australian International Conservatorium of Music

Type of study supported: music performance

Nature of aid:

( ) Cash

( ) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: Enquire

Duration of aid:

Eligibility:

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: 31-33 Allen Street Harris Park NSW 2150

Phone: 02) 96370777

Fax: 02) 96370222

Website: www.aicm.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Australian International Performing Arts High School

Type of study supported: music performance and arts

Nature of aid:

( ) Cash

( ) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: Enquire

Duration of aid:

Eligibility:

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: 31-33 Allen Street Harris Park NSW 2150

Phone: 02) 96370777

Fax: 02) 96370222

Website: www.aipah.com

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Bankstown Grammar & St Paul's Choir Schools

Type of study supported: Performing Arts (music, dance and drama) Years 7, 9 and 11.

Nature of aid:

( ) Cash

( ) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: Enquire

Duration of aid:

Eligibility:

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply: Scholarship testing occurs in late April/May each year for entry into Year 7, 9 and 11 the following year.  Applications are available online.

Contact information: The Registrar, Glenn McMann

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Phone: 02) 97257566

Website: http://www.bankstowngrammar.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Barker College, Hornsby, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, Anglican. Boys day and boarding school from Year 3 to Year 12. Girls and Boys from Year 10-12. The school offers private tuition, brass, concert band, orchestra, percussion ensembles and choirs with an emphasis on performance.

Nature of aid: Scholarships given from Year 7 onwards. Assistance with general school tuition fees and instrumental tuition.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid: All scholarships are subject to annual review until Year 12 and are subject to continuing satisfactory performance and conduct.

Eligibility criteria: Students beginning Year 7 to 11 the following year

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: By audition and assessment of academic record. Piano, singing or choral ability, as well as playing an orchestral instrument will have an advantage.

How to apply: Apply online for Scholarship Information pack or contact the school directly.

Contact details: Barker College 91 Pacific Highway Hornsby, NSW 2077

Phone: 02) 9847 8399

Fax: 02) 9476 1364

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Website: www.barker.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: enquire

Blue Mountains Grammar School, Wentworth Falls, NSW

Type of study supported: Anglican, co-educational day school at Wentworth Falls for Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. Academic/Music, with programs in strings, wind, voice, brass, keyboard and music theatre

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid: Scholarships are in place for the duration of a student’s study at Blue Mountains Grammar School and are subject to annual review.

Eligibility criteria: Music Scholarship for entry into Years 7, 9 and 11, Performing Arts scholarship for entry into Years 7, 9 and 11.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Based on an examination result, audition and previous academic record. Open to any instrument (voice is considered an instrument). Students would elect Music as one of their courses for the duration of their study at BMGS.

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: The Registrar, Blue Mountains Grammar School, Private Bag 6, Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2780.

Phone: 02) 4757 3633

Fax: 02) 4757 2298

Website: www.bmgs.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire. The scholarships are offered in two rounds. The first round, held in March, is for Academic, Music and Performing Arts scholarships

Cranbrook School, Bellevue Hill, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent day and boarding school for boys, K-12

Nature of aid: Music, Academic and Visual Arts scholarships

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Eligibility:Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply: Scholarship information can be found on the website. Applications to be made on-line.

Contact information: Mr Michael Atkins, Director of Admissions, Cranbrook School, 5 Victoria Rd, Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023

Phone: 02) 9327 6864

Fax: 02)9327 7619

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Website: www.cranbrook.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium Helfgott Scholarships, NSW

Type of study supported: Music

Nature of aid: To support music studies at Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $3,000 ($500 in cash and $2,500 in instruction)

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Please enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire

Contact details: Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium 252 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour N.S.W 2450.

Phone: 02) 6652 1592

Fax: 02) 6652 7664

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Website: www.coffscon.org.au (currently under construction)

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire.

Danebank, Hurstville, NSW

Type of study supported: Anglican Day School Girls from Prep to Year 12. Music/ Academic.

Nature of aid: Music, academic scholarships. Scholarships cover tuition fees.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid: For the length of the student’s attendance at the school.

Eligibility criteria: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: for a student entering Year 7 to 9.

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: Danebank School, 82-98 Park Road, Hurstville NSW 2220

Phone: 02) 9580 1415

Fax: 02) 9579 3450

Website: www.danebank.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire. Closing date is during April each year.

The Hills Grammar School, Kenthurst NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, co-educational. Kindergarten to Year 12. Music, with choirs, orchestra, string ensemble, band.

Nature of aid: Music or Academic Scholarships

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: Mr Nigel Morgan, 43 Kenthurst Road, Kenthurst NSW 2156

Phone: 02) 9654 2111

Fax: 02) 9654 2205

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Website: www.hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

International Grammar School, Sydney, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, co-educational, non-denominational day school from Preschool (3yrs) to Year 12. Music scholarships offered at Year 7. Orff Schulwerk Music program. Enrichment program available to all students K ; 12. Music camps, musical ensembles plus classical/rock groups,

Nature of aid: Enquire.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: Ms Valerie Bohle, 4-8 Kelly Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

Phone: 02) 9219 6700

Fax: 02) 9211 2474

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Website: www.igssyd.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Kambala, Rose Bay, Sydney, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, non-selective Anglican school for girls Prep (4yrs); Year 12 (day girls); Years 6 and 12 (boarders). Music and academic scholarships offered in Years 7 to 12. Range of music programs includes ensembles, musicals and private tuition.

Nature of aid:

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: half tuition

Duration of aid: Please enquire.

Eligibility criteria: for students entering Year 7 to 11 or the following year.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: 794 New South Head Road, Rose Bay NSW 2029

Phone: 02) 9371 4422

Fax: 02) 9371 8604

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Website: www.kambala.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire. Scholarship testing in April each year.

Knox Grammar, Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, Uniting Church, CAS, boys day/ boarding; Kindergarten to Year 12 (boarding Years 6 ; 12). Extensive range of music and academic scholarships offered in Years 7 to 12. Orchestra plus musicals, choirs, plays and pipe band.

Nature of aid:

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: for students entering Year 7 to 11 and the following year.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Enquire

How to apply:

Contact information: Pacific Highway, Wahroonga NSW 2076

Phone: 02) 9487 0122

Fax: 02) 9487 0186

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Website: www.knox.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire.

The McDonald College, North Strathfield NSW

Type of study supported: Small co-educational school where performing arts, especially dance, are a specialty. Preparatory (4years) to Year 12.

Nature of aid:

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: By audition only

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: Ms Margaret White, 17A George Street, North Strathfield NSW 2137

Phone: 02) 9752 0500

Fax: 02) 8765 0195

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Website: www.mcdonald.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Macarthur Anglican School, Cobbity NSW

Type of study supported: Anglican, co-educational School Year 1-12. Tuition programs in all instruments including brass, woodwind and strings. Bands, choirs, musical ensembles, concerts, musicals and dramatic performances.

Nature of aid: 50%, 75% and 100% discount in tuition fees

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other value of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Enquire.  For Years 7, 9, 11 entries.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Scholarships awarded on merit, based on the results of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Co-operative Scholarship Testing Program. Candidates who apply for music scholarships are required to attend an audition

How to apply: Apply online only.

Contact information: Please contact Mr Robert Sim

Phone 02) 4648 9117 Macarthur Anglican School, Cobbity NSW. Po Box 555 Camden, NSW 2570 Australia

Phone: 02) 4647 5333

Fax: 02) 4647 5444

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Website: www.mas.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire.

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

Music Teachers Association of NSW

Type of study supported: The association offers a number of scholarships for students of MTA members. Available for all instruments including piano, voice, woodwind and pipe organ.

Nature of aid:

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Enquire.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: 17 Frederick Street, Oatley, NSW Postal PO Box 244, Oatley NSW 2223

Phone: 02) 9570 1436

Fax: 02) 9586 0493

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Website: www.musicnsw.com.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Newington College, Stanmore, NSW

Type of study supported: Uniting Churh, multi-denominational, Secondary boys school Year 7-12. Academic/Music.

Nature of aid: Music and academic scholarships, 50%-100% remission in fees. In addition to the remission of academic tuition fees, the music scholarships provide music tuition subsidies.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: for an Instrumental Scholarship, standard equivalent to at least 4th Grade AMEB. At least 4th Grade AMEB in piano is required for the Organ Scholarship.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Auditions in all instruments, special interest in bassoon, flute, french horn, oboe, percussion and trombone.

How to apply: Enquire. For special Music scholarships for boys from South-East Asia (Storr Scholarships) please enquire.

Contact information: Ms Sharon Brideson, Newington College 200 Stanmore Road Stanmore NSW 2048 Australia .

Phone: 02) 9568 9333

Fax: 02) 9569 0133

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Website: www.newingtoncollege.nsw.edu.au/scholarships

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

The Pittwater House Schools, Collaroy NSW

Type of study supported: Twin campus school, one each for boys and girls, pre-school ; 12. Music program includes choirs, concert and stage bands, string ensemble, guitar group, chamber orchestra, musical productions, tech crew and set design.

Nature of aid: Secondary school, music, academic, and sporting scholarships.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Entering Years 7 to 11 or following year

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Examination day conducted each May.

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: Bounded by South Creek Road, Parkes Road and Westmoreland Avenue, Collaroy NSW 2097

Phone:02) 9981 4400

Fax:02)9971 1627

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Website: www.pittwaterhouse.com.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Presbyterian Ladies College, Sydney; Croydon NSW

Type of study supported: Prep to Year 12, Academic/Music

Nature of aid: Music or academic scholarships for Year 7 entry on 2 or more instruments.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: See website

Contact information:

Phone: 02) 9704 5666

Fax: 02) 9704 5671

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Website: www.plc.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: See website, enquire

Queenwood School, Mosman NSW

Type of study supported: K-12 for girls. Music includes band, orchestra, choir, music ensembles

Nature of aid: An extensive range of scholarships is available for gifted and talented students in foreign languages, visual arts, music, and for academic excellence

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Please enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Details from Principal;s Assistant, Ms Julie Barnao.

Contact information: 47 Mandolong Road, Mosman NSW 2088

Phone: 02) 8968 7777

Fax: 02) 8968 7778

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Website: www.queenwood.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Ravenswood School for Girls, Gordon NSW

Type of study supported: K-12. Music includes orchestras, ensembles

Nature of aid: Music, academic scholarships, Year 7 to 12.  Entry in Year 7 and 10.

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: Please enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: 1B Cecil Street, Gordon 2072

Phone: 02) 9498 9898

Fax: 02) 9498 9999

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Website: www.ravenswood.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: March each year, enquire

St Andrew's Cathedral School, Sydney, NSW

Type of study supported: Independent, Christian, school for Boys Years 3-12, co-educational Years 10-12. Music/ Choir/ Academic,

Nature of aid: Music scholarships are given in Year 7 or 10. From 2004, Primary music scholarships will also be introduced. Choir scholarships are available for boys in Years 4 - 8 who seek entry into the St Andrew's Cathedral Choir.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid: Scholarships are conditional upon the student remaining at St Andrew's Cathedral School for the period of the scholarship.

Eligibility criteria: Enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Scholarships are subject to an audition and/or examination. Scholarship holders are assessed anually.

How to apply: Contact the Registrar's Office. Scholarship examination/audition dates are publicised in newspapers, on the website and through the school's newsletter.

Contact information: 474 Kent Street Sydney, NSW 2000

Phone: 02) 9267 6491

Fax: 02) 9261 8748

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Web Site: www.sacs.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire.  Applications close April each year.

St Catherine’s School, Waverley NSW

Type of study supported: K-12, for girls. Music includes a cappella group, choirs, concert band, orchestra

Nature of aid: Music scholarships. Also Year 7 ; ACER Co-operative Scheme, also special country and Indigenous scholarships.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: For students entering in Years 7-11

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: On line registration only. Enquire

Contact information: 26 Albion Street, Waverley NSW 2024

Phone: 02) 8305 6200

Fax: 02) 9369 2470

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Website: www.stcaths.nsw.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Around July. Enquire

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW/Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Type of study supported: Music/Performing Arts. The University offers scholarships including within faculty, for overseas study, to Indigenous Australian students or to students of outstanding ability. The Sydney Conservatorium of Music awards a range of scholarships including Merit Scholarship. The Conservatorium also awards scholarships based on financial need or disadvantage.

Nature of aid:

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: Duration of aid: up to the length of course

Eligibility criteria: Please enquire

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: by audition/interview

How to apply: Please enquire

Contact information: The Scholarships Unit Rm 147 Ground Floor Mackie Building (K01) The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Phone: 02) 9351 271 OR Help Line 1300 362 006

Fax: 02) 9351 5134

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Website: www.usyd.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

University of Western Sydney, Penrith, NSW

Type of study supported: Undergraduate, Performing Arts

Nature of aid: The University of Western Sydney offers scholarships for students of Performing Arts entering at undergraduate level.

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $5,000 per year

Duration of aid: Three Years

Eligibility criteria: Applicants must be applying for Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Performance, Theory and Practice, Bachelor of Electronic Arts, Bachelor of Music. Applicants must be Australian citizens /permanent residents having completed the HSC in the year immediately preceding their commencement of university study, be resident of in the Penrith Local Government Area for the year in which the HSC was attempted.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Selection of the successful applicant will be determined based on academic record. Recipients must maintain a pass grade in ?rst year to hold the scholarship for second year.

How to apply: Enquire

Contact information: University of Western Sydney Locked Bag 1797 Penrith South DC NSW 1797 Phone: 02) 9852 5222 Fax: 02) 9852 5960

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Website: www.uws.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire