Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
21 Mar 2026
Applications close
26 Apr 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $8,000
Eligible study level
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Barbara Bishop Hewitt Scholarship is offered to graduates of the School of Music who are intending to undertake further study in Australia or overseas.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $8000.
Amount:
Up to $8,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Have graduated from a course in classical music from the Faculty of Fine Art and Music within the last five years
- Be planning to undertake further study in Australia or overseas within the next 18 months
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) based on their:
- Artistic and academic merit
- Career aspirations
- Travel and study plan
- Likely success in completing the proposed course of study / benefitting from the travel plan.
Study level:
Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study, Alumni
Study area:
Music, visual and performing arts
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How to apply
Apply online via the link below (link below is visible only during the application open phase)
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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