Jazz and Improvisation Awards
| 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) | Applications are not required.* | First year Undergraduate, piano (PCME or Jazz & Improvisation). Australian citizen. |
| Alan C Rose Memorial Scholarship | Approximately $15,000 in total, split amongst several recipients. | Applications open in January annually. Applications will close in early August with shortlisted applicants asked to provide a detailed budget and timeline of project proposal for a short interview in October. | Musical project, Jazz & Improvisation, Interactive Composition, 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 January annually. Applications will close early March. | Undergraduate/Graduate, one award |
| Dr Phillip Law Music Scholarship | Approximately $6,000 | Applications open in January annually. Applications will close in early August with shortlisted applicants asked to provide a detailed budget and timeline of project proposal for a short interview in October. | Innovation in performance; Improvisation; One award; Undergraduate or Graduate |
| Ivan Oliver Listening Musician Award | Approximately $450 | Applications open in July annually. Applications will close 4 weeks after the opening date. | 1 award, Undergraduate or Graduate Jazz & Improvisation student |
| 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 Annual Student Excellence Award | $10,000 | Applications are not required.* | 2nd year Bachelor of Music (Jazz & Improvisation); One award |
| Marion Thomas Award | Approximately $10,000 in total, multiple awardees | Applications are not required.* | Undergraduate/Graduate, Jazz & Improvisation or Interactive Composition, One or more awards |
| Orloff Family Charitable Trust Award | Approximately $4,000 | Applications are not required.* | Dance, Theatre, Music Theatre, Film & Television, Production, Visual Art, Jazz & Improvisation, Interactive Composition |
| SAF Music Provident Fund | $250 per approved recipient | Applications open in January annually. Applications will close end of March. | Multiple, Reimbursement; Undergraduate Jazz & Improvisation and Interactive Composition only |
* Nominations are made by the Head of discipline in consultation with academic staff. The Director and Dean will approve the recipients.