Bursary

John Vickery Scholarship

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Key scholarship details

Application status

Not open yet

Applications open

1 Jan 2026

Applications close

29 Mar 2026

Benefit amount

$2,000 - $5,000

Eligible study level

Undergraduate

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Future study, Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship, worth up to $20,000, supports second or third-year students enrolled in Painting or Drawing in the discipline of Art, based on financial need and academic achievement.

Benefits

A one-off payment of between $2,000 and $5,000.  Total award value approximately $30,000.

Amount:

$2,000 - $5,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

multiple

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be a second or third-year student enrolled in Painting or Drawing with the Faculty of Fine Art and Music
  • demonstrate strong academic records
  • demonstrate financial need
  • have not received any other major scholarship or award offered at the Faculty of Fine Art and Music

Selection criteria

Eligible applicants will be assessed on:

  • artistic 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

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

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?

Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.

Submit an application

Status:

Not open yet

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