Jazz and Improvisation scholarships
| Name | Value | Open Date | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Robertson Undergraduate Scholarship for Piano | Approximately $5,400 per year for 3 years (4 years if honours is undertaken) | Open triennially in late February (last awarded 2024). Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | First year UG, piano (Jazz & Improvisation). Australian citizen. |
| Alan C Rose Memorial Scholarship | Approximately $10,000 in total, split amongst several recipients. | Applications open in February annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. Shortlisted applicants will be called into an interview in December. | Musical project, J&I, IC, Master of Music (Performance Teaching) or Master of Music (Music Therapy) student or recent graduate |
| Cassidy Bequest Scholarship - Jazz Improvisation | Approximately $5,500 | Applications open in February annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | UG/PG, one award |
| Dr Phillip Law Music Scholarship | Approximately $4,000 | Applications open in July annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | Innovation in performance; Improvisation; One award; UG or PG |
| Ivan Oliver Listening Musician Award | Approximately $450 | Applications open in July annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | 1 award, UG or PG Jazz & Improv student |
| $2,500 x 4 awards | Applications open in February annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | Incoming BMus (J & I), Australian Citizen or PR, preference for jazz guitar or double bass | |
| Keith & Elisabeth Murdoch Travelling Fellowship (Music) | Approximately $20,000 | Applications open in March biennially (odd years). Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | Australian Citizen, Alumni, graduated within 4 years, Travel; One or more awards |
| Lionel Gell Foundation Scholarship | $10,000 | Applications are not required.* | 2nd year BMus; Jazz & Improvisation; One award (paid in third year) |
| Marion Thomas Award | Approximately $18,000 in total, multiple awardees | Applications are not required.* | UG/PG, J&I or IC, One or more awards |
| Orloff Family Charitable Trust Award | Approximately $3,500 per recipient | Applications are not required.* | Dance, Theatre, Music Theatre, Film & Television, Production, Visual Art, Jazz & Improvisation, Interactive Composition, Classical Music |
| SAF Music Provident Fund | $250 per approved recipient | Applications open in February annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | Multiple, Reimbursement; UG J&I and IC only |
* Nominations are made by the Head of discipline in consultation with academic staff. The Director and Dean will approve the recipients.