Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
At least $6,500
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Grace Ella Fraser Fund is offered to undergraduate cello students at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music who have outstanding talent and are in financial need.
Benefits
This schoalrship provides a one-off payment of approximately $6500.
Amount:
At least $6,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Music specialising in Cello.
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.
Conditions
Recipients must 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
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
This application has 2 separate steps. To be considered both steps must be completed by the application closing date.
Step 1: Scholarship Application
Step 2: Student Financial Assistance Application (if you have not already done so in this round)
Apply online at this page. The link will become visible below only during the application open phase.
When will I know the outcome?
The recipient will be notified towards the end of semester 1.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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