Grant

Joyce McKenna 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

$4,000 - $10,000

Eligible study level

Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic and international students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship is awarded to support students in travelling overseas to further their musical education.

Benefits

A one-off payment of up to $10,000 (the total award pool of $20,000 can be split between multiple applicants).

Amount:

$4,000 - $10,000

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be the most talented classical graduate from the previous year's cohort of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
  • award may be split amongst multiple recipients

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on the basis of:

  • artistic and academic merit
  • career aspirations
  • travel and study plan
  • likely success in completing the proposed course of study / benefitting from the travel plan.

Study level:

Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic and international students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Music, visual and performing arts

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Application

How to apply

Apply online via the link below (link below 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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