Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
23 Jun 2025
Applications close
13 Oct 2025
Benefit amount
At least $4,700
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Adolph Spivakovsky Scholarship for Composition of Music is provided to promote, encourage and stimulate the art of musical composition in Australia.
Benefits
A one-off payment of approximately $4,700.
Amount:
At least $4,700
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- have satisfactorily completed first year of a bachelor of music degree anywhere in Australia
- be enrolled anywhere in Australia as a Principal Study Composition student, in a bachelor or higher degree in music
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on a submitted composition.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Music, visual and performing arts
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How to apply
In 2025, composers are invited to write an original notated composition for 5 musicians or less, with a total duration of approximately 7 minutes. A score and recording (MIDI and/or acoustic) are to be submitted with this application. The work must be original. If the work employs copyrighted or previous published material such as samples, lyrics or other music taken from other copyright holders, it must be formally cleared by the candidate prior to submitting.
Apply online via the link below (link is visible only during the application open phase)
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome eight weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
Applications open:
23 Jun 2025
Applications close:
13 Oct 2025
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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