Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
$2,000 - $5,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Future study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Ivy May Pendlebury Bursary is offered to students and graduate researchers who are enrolled in a coursework or research degree at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, are members of the Church of England, and are experiencing financial disadvantage.
Benefits
The bursary provides a one-off payment of between $2,000 and $5,000 (depending on the available income from the gift)
Amount:
$2,000 - $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this bursary, you must:
- Be enrolled in a coursework or research degree at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
- Be a member of the Church of England, by baptism, confirmation or other means
Selection criteria
The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their financial assessment score.
Conditions
Recipients must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Future 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 (which declares your membership of the Church of England.)
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?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
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