Prize

Dr Phillip Law Music Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Opening soon

Applications open

1 Feb 2027

Applications close

2 Aug 2027

Benefit amount

$3,000 - $6,000

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 Dr Phillip Law Music Scholarship is offered to students who exhibit the greatest excellence in innovative performance and commitment in the Improvisation major.

Benefits

This scholarship provides a one-off payment of up to $6,000 (dependent upon the project and budget noted in the application).

Amount:

$3,000 - $6,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

At least 1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be enrolled in either the Bachelor of Music (Jazz and Improvisation), Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition), Bachelor of Music (Honours), Master of Music (Research) or Doctor of Philosophy - Fine Arts and Music specialising in Jazz and Improvisation or Interactive Composition.

Current Masters and PhDs (in Jazz and Improvisation or Interactive Composition) are especially encouraged to apply.

Selection criteria

The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their overall application.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a brief interview with the selection panel to discuss their proposal in more depth.

Conditions

Recipients are required to write a letter of thanks and provide an artistic biography for the donors or trustees. On occasion recipients will be contacted to provide a progress report.

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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Application

How to apply

You must 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 by mid October.

Status:

Opening soon

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