Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
29 Jun 2026
Applications close
2 Aug 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $5,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Elaine Vallance Mentorship Award is offered to talented students who are enrolled in the third year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), to undertake a mentorship opportunity in the year following graduation, for the benefit of their future studies and career.
About the donor
The Elaine Vallance Mentorship Award in Dance recognises the significant contribution that the Austrian/Australian pioneer of Modern Dance Gertrud Bodenwieser (b. Vienna 1890, d. Sydney 1959) had on her student and dancer, Elaine Vallance (1932-2021).
Vallance began her dance education with Bodenwieser as an 8 year old girl and went on to tour nationally and internationally with the Bodenwieser Ballet before establishing her own dance school in Melbourne where she had a profound influence on future generations of Australian dancers.
The Award was offered by Elaine's daughters, Julia and Sue in acknowledgement of the powerful impact that dance mentors can have on future dance careers and pathways. Final year dance students interested in furthering their craft through engagement with an established dancer or choreographer are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
This award provides a one-off payment of $5000.
Amount:
Up to $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be enrolled in 3rd year Dance in a full time capacity at the Faculty of Fine Art and Music
- Be intending to undertake a mentorship opportunity in the year following graduation
Selection criteria
The awards will be offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panle based on academic result and their perseverance, resilience and a commitment to working towards a career in Dance.
Conditions
Successful 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
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
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When will I know the outcome?
Outcomes will be delivered live at the final dance performance of the graduating season. Only the recipient will be emailed notification following this announcement.
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