Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$5,000 - $11,000
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 Grace Funston Scholarship is offered to students aged 25 or under who are undertaking studies in pianoforte.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $5000.
Amount:
$5,000 - $11,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Music (specialising in classical piano) in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
- Be no more than 25 years old at the time of award
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.
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?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
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?
Recipients will be notified in Semester 1.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Not open yet
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