Lizette Bentwitch Scholarship

This scholarship alternates between graduates of Arts and Fine Arts and Music to support overseas study. In 2024, the Lizette Bentwitch Scholarship is awarded to a classical graduate from the Conservatorium who wish to continue their study overseas. Candidates must have graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music within the previous 5 years to the date when applications for this scholarship close. The scholarship is paid across two years duration and the recipient must be studying overseas for both years of the tenure. Quadrennial, next to be open in 2028. Scholarship alternates between Music graduates of the University and graduates who have been awarded a degree with honours by the faculty of Arts in the University.  

Applications open

25 Mar 2024

Last day for applications

28 Apr 2024
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Last day for applications

This is the last day on which applications will be accepted. Though conditions vary, we recommend submission by 5pm AEST to avoid disappointment.

Application type

Application required
How to apply

Benefit type

Single payment
Full benefit details

Citizenship requirements

Australian / domestic student
International student

Total value

up to $12,000

Applicable study areas

Music

Number of scholarships awarded

1

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  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • The 2024/2025 Lizette Bentwitch Scholarship is open for application to classical graduates from the Conservatorium who wish to continue their study overseas. Candidates must have graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music within the previous 5 years to the date when applications for this scholarship close.

      • The scholarship is paid across two years duration and the recipient must be studying overseas for both years of the tenure.

      This scholarship alternates between Music graduates of the University and graduates who have been awarded a degree with honours by the faculty of Arts in the University (next to be opened for application by Arts Faculty in 2026).

    Selection criteria

    The recipient of the scholarship will be determined after considering the applicant's proposed program of study and estimate of travel and living expenses.

  • Application process

    Apply online via the link below (link below is visible only during the application open phase)

    Submit a scholarship application now

  • When will I know the outcome?

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

  • About the donor

    Lizette Bentwitch

    Lizette Bentwich, who passed away in 1954, left a bequest to the University for the establishment of a scholarship or scholarships in memory of her beloved parents, Maurice and Elizabeth Bentwitch, to bear the name ‘Lizette Bentwitch’ for students of either Music or for any other branch of the Humanities.

What are the benefits?

Up to $12000.

Recipients are required to write a letter of thanks.

The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.