SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID FOR MUSIC STUDY - TAS

Department of Education (Tasmania)

Type of study supported: Music, Secondary, Years 8, 9 and 10.

Nature of aid: 40 scholarships to students in government high schools statewide

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Duration of aid: Until end of Year 10, see above

Eligibility criteria: Students in grade 7, 8 or 9.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures:

How to apply: Enquire,

Contact Person: Dianne O’Toole, Music Performance Programs Officer

Mailing Address: Teacher and School Development, GPO Box 919, Hobart 7001

Phone: (03) 6233 7739

Fax: (03) 6233 6982

Website: www.education.tas.gov.au/school/parents/general/costs/assistance/other#music

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire.

Don Kay Piano Scholarship, Hobart City Council

Type of study supported: Piano/Composition

Nature of aid: The scholarship is for a student commencing the Bachelor of Music course at the University of Tasmania, Conservatorium of Music, wishing to major in piano and/or composition.

(X) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $3,500

Duration of aid: one year

Eligibility: Enquire

How to apply: via website

Contact information: The Director, Conservatorium of Music, GPO Box 252C-63, Hobart, Tas 7001

Phone: 03) 6226 7314

Fax: 03) 62217318

Email: Conservatorium.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: fcms.its.utas.edu.au/arts/music/scholarshipdetails.asp?lScholarshipID=8&lStartPage=1

Deadline(s) for application: Enquire

Cynthia N Thun Scholarship in Music

Type of study supported: Student must be commencing a Bachelor of Music course at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania.

(X) Cash

() Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $2,500

Duration: up to three years

How to apply: Download an application form online, or pick up one from the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music or the Tasmania Scholarships office.

Website: www.scholarships.utas.edu.au/scm_detail.php?sm=1&award=110

Deadline(s) for application: October each year.

Elizabeth Wade Tasmania University Scholarship in Music

Type of study supported:  Available to a talented musician commencing a course at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania.

(X) Cash

() Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $3000.00 per year

Duration: up to three years

How to apply: Complete the 2007 Tasmania Scholarships Application Form online.

Website: www.scholarships.utas.edu.au/scm_detail.php?sm=&award=167

Deadline(s) for application: October each year 

Fahan School

Type of study supported: Music

Nature of aid: Available for girls, Years 6, 7 or 11.

( ) Cash

(x) Instructional services

( ) Other

How to apply:  contact the Assistant to Principal Ms Erin Ison on 62251064.

Address: Fahan School

Fisher Avenue

Sandy Bay

Tasmania 7005

AUSTRALIA

Website: www.fahan.tas.edu.au

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Deadline(s) for application: April each year.

The Hutchins School (the Archdeacons Hutchins Music Scholarship)

Type of study supported: Music and performing arts.

Nature of aid: Available for boys, Years 7 to 12.

( ) Cash

(x) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: 50% reduction of fees

Awarded: annually

Address: PO Box 254 SANDY BAY TAS Australia 7006

Website:  www.hutchins.tas.edu.au

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Deadline(s) for application: August each year.

Jan Sedivka Scholarship in Music

Type of study supported: Available to a student undertaking postgraduate study in music (strings) at the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania.

(X) Cash

() Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $3000.00

Duration: One year

How to apply: Download an application form online, or pick up one from the Tasmanian Conservatorium of Music or the Tasmania Scholarships office.

Website: http://www.scholarships.utas.edu.au/scm_detail.php?sm=&award=66

Deadline(s) for application: October each year.

Launceston Church Grammar School, Launceston, TAS

Type of study supported: Music

Nature of aid: Music/ Academic. The scholarship entitles the successful applicant to a rebate on tuition fees, the amount being dependent on the skill level.

( ) Cash

(X) Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid:

Duration of aid:

Eligibility criteria: It is a requirement that students include Music as an elective subject in Grade 8,9 and 10, and in either 11 or 12.

Assessment criteria and/or procedures: Applicants are required to complete an audition, which is held in Term 2 each year. The School has set minimum levels of previous achievements on AMEB or Trinity College examinations or equivalent for audition.

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

Contact information: Mrs Sheila Maag, Registrar, PO Box 136 Mowbray Heights, Tasmania. 7248

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Website: www.lcgs.tas.edu.au

Deadline(s) for application: Contact the School directly.  Music auditions advertised in Term 2.

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

Melville Bursary in Music

Type of study supported: commencing or continuing Tasmanian student at undergraduate or postgraduate level, studying in a Bachelor of Music course at the University of Tasmania Conservatorium of Music in classical solo instrument or voice. The student must demonstrate that they need financial support in order to undertake their course of study. Current part-time students may apply but if successful must study on a full-time basis, ie at least a 75% load to hold the bursary.

(X) Cash

() Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: annual value is $5000.

Duration: one year.

How to apply: Use the Melville Music Bursary application form below.

Website: www.scholarships.utas.edu.au/scm_detail.php?sm=2&award=233

Deadline(s) for application: October each year.

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

Sir Victor Burley Postgraduate Scholarship in Music

Type of study supported: available to a student who is eligible to enter a postgraduate music course at the Conservatorium of Music, University of Tasmania preferably studying in a classical area of music.

(X) Cash

() Instructional services

( ) Other

Financial value of aid: $1000.00

Duration: One year.

How to apply: Use the Postgraduate Tasmania Scholarships Application Form available online.

Website: www.scholarships.utas.edu.au/scm_detail.php?sm=&award=218

Deadline(s) for application: October each year.