Grant

Katharine Kearns 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

$5,000 - $15,000

Eligible study level

Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Current study, Alumni

Benefit duration

One or more years

Summary

This scholarship, worth approximately $15,000, supports Fine Arts and Music instrumental students aged up to 30 and who are Australian Citizens to travel overseas (preferably within Europe) to further their studies in pianoforte, violin, viola or violoncello.This scholarship is open for application biennially (even years).

Benefits

Payment or between $5,000 and $15,000 dependent upon nature of travel proposal and number of recipients.

Amount:

$5,000 - $15,000

Duration:

One or more years

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of aged under 30 at the time of application
  • final year graduate, current postgraduate or recent alumnus of the Faculty of Fine Art and Music
  • specialise in pianoforte, violin, viola or violoncello and be intending to pursue further study overseas (with preference for European destinations)

Selection criteria

Eligible applicants will be assessed on artistic and academic merit, career aspirations, financial need and likely success in completing the proposed course of study.

Study level:

Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Current study, Alumni

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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