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
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?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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