Grant

John and Mary Kerley Studio Research Travelling Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

21 Mar 2026

Applications close

26 Apr 2026

Benefit amount

At least $7,900

Eligible study level

Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Future study, Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship supports students enrolled in the discipline of Art in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music to help with the cost of international study pursuant to a student exchange scheme.

Benefits

A one-off payment of approximately $7,900

Amount:

At least $7,900

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must be enrolled in Visual Art with the Faculty of Fine Art and Music and intending to participate in international study within the next 18 months.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed by the selection committee on the basis of:

  • artistic and merit, as demonstrated by previous academic achievement (VCE or equivalent; other tertiary results) and CV
  • career aspirations (addressed through questions in the application process)
  • travel and study plan (outlining teacher/masterclass/tertiary intentions; detailed budget requirements; letters of support; etc)
  • the likely success in completing the proposed course of study / benefitting from the travel plan (addressed through questions in the application process).

Study level:

Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Future study, Current study

Study area:

Music, visual and performing arts

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Application

How to apply

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.

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Status:

Not open yet

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