Mary Elizabeth McComas Piano Scholarship

This scholarship supports Australian Citizens who are graduate students specialising in piano to undertake educational activity at a major piano-teaching academy, festival or university in Europe.

Applications open

25 Mar 2024

Last day for applications

28 Apr 2024
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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 $10,000

Applicable study areas

Music

Number of scholarships awarded

Approximately 1

  • Eligibility & selection criteria

    Eligibility

    To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

    • be an Australian citizen
    • have graduated or be eligible to graduate in Music from an Australian University or be currently enrolled in a postgraduate Music course at an Australian University
    • intend to participate at a European festival OR enrol in a postgraduate place at a piano-teaching institution outside of Australia (preferably European) OR intend to secure private tuition with an approved piano teacher outside of Australia (preferably European)
    • Strongest preference is for Master of Music Performance Research (Keyboard) students as well as PhD Performance Research (Keyboard) students, particularly those in the early stages of candidacy. Exceptionally high achieving Bachelor of Music Honours (Keyboard) students with strong graduate research potential can also be considered. Students enrolled in the Master of Music Performance Teaching (Keyboard) may also apply.

    Selection criteria

    Eligible applicants will be assessed on:

    • artistic merit
    • academic merit as demonstrated by previous academic achievement
    • career aspirations
    • travel purpose
    • likely success in completing the proposed course of study or benefit from the travel plan
    • relevant transcripts or evidence of achievements as a pianist.

    The Dean, on recommendation of the graduate committee, will approve the recipients. Successful recipients will be notified via post of the outcome. All other unsuccessful recipients will be emailed.

  • Application process

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

    Submit a scholarship application now

  • When will I know the outcome?

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

What are the benefits?

Payment of approximately $10,000. The amount of funds offered depends on the nature and scope of the project and funding is provided at the discretion of the Trustees annually. Successful applicants will be required to provide a completion statement of their activities.

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.