Donovan-Johnston Memorial Scholarship in Music

This scholarship is open to a postgraduate student or alumnus of Music in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, under 30 years, who shows potential to become a recognized and respectable musician and/or singer, to travel to undertake a study program.

Applications open

25 Mar 2024

Last day for applications

28 Apr 2024
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $4,800

Applicable study areas

Music

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be a graduates in music of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music,
    • under the age of thirty years at the date when applications close,
    • show potential to become a recognised and respectable musician and/or singer,
    • be intending to travel related to further study or professional relevant experience (please note this scholarship will not fund applications to attend competitions).

    Selection criteria

      Applications will be assessed by the selection committee on the basis of:

    • artistic and merit, as demonstrated by previous academic achievement (VCE or equivalent; other tertiary results) and CV;
    • career aspirations (addressed through questions in the application process);
    • travel and study plan (outlining teacher/masterclass/tertiary intentions; detailed budget requirements; letters of support; etc); and
    • likely success in completing the proposed course of study / benefitting from the travel plan (addressed through questions in the application process).

    Current graduate students who meet these criteria are strongly encouraged to apply. Please note this scholarship will not fund applications to attend competitions.

  • Application process

    Apply online via the link below (link is visible only during the application open phase)

    Submit a scholarship application now

  • When will I know the outcome?

    Applicants can expect to receive an outcome eight weeks after the closing date.

What are the benefits?

The total value offered will be approximately $4,800. Multiple scholarships may be awarded which will reduce the individual award amount per recipient.

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.