Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
21 Mar 2026
Applications close
26 Apr 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $6,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study, Alumni
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Rosemary and John Hopkins Award is offered to Australian conductors to support their involvement in a youth or community music project. Candidates for the Award must be current students or alumni of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.
Benefits
This grant provides a one-off payment towards the music project.
Amount:
Up to $6,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this grant, candidates for the Award must be Australian citizens and current students or alumni of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music (or its predecessor faculties) at the University of Melbourne.
Selection criteria
The grant is offered to the applicant(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application, the level of creativity of the project and practical experience gained by the applicant.
Conditions
Recipients of the award must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate, 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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How to apply
The successful project, ideally to be completed within the Award year should be creatively conceived and may be undertaken in partnership with other youth or community organisation(s) such as orchestra, ensemble, choir or school. It is intended that recipients of the Award would gain high level practical experience, develop a commitment to and a greater understanding of community and youth music projects and their possibilities to improve society and disadvantaged communities. These attributes very much reflect the vision and values of John Hopkins, so it is a very fitting memory of his life and achievements.
You must submit an application and include:
- Personal statement addressing your commitment to community and youth music projects and how the project will improve society and disadvantaged communities
- Curriculum vitae demonstrating your conducting experience
- Details of the project including a budget and letter of support.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
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