Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
1 Jan 2026
Applications close
8 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $700
Eligible study level
Undergraduate, Honours
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The William Bardsley Award is offered to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music or Master of Music specialising in violin performance and are experiencing financial need.
Benefits
The bursary provides a one-off payment of approximately $700.
Amount:
Up to $700
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered, you must be enrolled in either the Bachelor of Music or Master of Music (or their successors) specialising in violin performance.
Selection criteria
The bursary is offered to the student(s) ranked highest based on their financial assessment score. Academic merit will be taken into consideration.
Conditions
Students 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
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Music, visual and performing arts
Need help understanding the process?
Visit our scholarship guideApplication
How to apply
This application has 2 separate steps. To be considered both steps must be completed by the application closing date.
Step 1: Scholarship Application
Step 2: Student Financial Assistance Application (if you have not already done so in this round)
Apply online at this page. The link will become visible below only during the application open phase.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants can expect an outcome four weeks after the scholarships closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
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