Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
2 Feb 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 2026
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 variable amount dependent upon the project and budget noted in the application. It is intended that this money should be used to pay for your outcomes or materials (assets and production costs) and not be used to make payment to people (services).
Amount:
$3,000 - $6,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
multiple
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a current student in Jazz and Improvisation or Interactive Composition
- Demonstrate innovation in performance and improvisation
Current Masters and PhDs (in Jazz and Improvisation or Interactive Composition) are especially encouraged to apply.
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on:
- Artistic merit
- Academic merit
- Demonstration of innovation in performance and improvisation.
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
Need help understanding the process?
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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.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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