Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
21 Mar 2026
Applications close
26 Apr 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Faculty Graduate Student Assistance Grants are offered to students enrolled in selected graduate courses in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
Benefits
These grants provide a one-off payment of up to a maximum of $500. This may be reduced at the discretion of the relevant Head of Discipline on the basis of application numbers.
On receipt of the grant, receipts must be submitted to the Scholarships Officer for reimbursement. Payments will not be made in advance, and claims must be made for purchases within the relevant submission period. Claims made outside of the submission period will not be eligible.
Amount:
Up to $500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
multiple
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this grant, you must:
- Be enrolled in a postgraduate diploma, master or doctorate studies at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music in one of the following disciplines:
- Art
- Film and TV
- Music (Conservatorium)
- Music Theatre
- Dance
- Production
- Theatre
- OR
- Be enrolled in a Master of Arts and Community Practice
- Be an Indigenous student enrolled in any graduate course at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Suitable purposes for this grant include:
- Software
- Books
- Instrument repairs
- Scores
- Musician earplugs
- Jazz or tap shoes
- Specialist dance clothing
- Yoga mats
- Recording devices
- Conference registration
The grant cannot be used for the hire of people, for example: lessons, accompanists, associate artists and crew.
Selection criteria
Eligible applicants will be assessed on:
- Artistic merit
- Academic merit
- Career aspirations
- Financial need
- The likely success in completing the proposed course of study.
The Dean will approve the recipients. All applications will be presented to the selection panel. Please note, not all applications will be automatically approved. Each discipline will receive a quota of grants available and some may opt to award smaller grants in order to support a greater number of applicants.
Study level:
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 four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
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