Flora Jean Ferriss Scholarship

The Flora Jean Ferriss Scholarship was established in 2015 to assist outstanding students to undertake studies in strings at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. This scholarship supports students studying string instruments, including those enrolled in coursework or research degrees. The scholarship was established from the estate of Flora Jean Ferriss. Eligible students will be automatically considered for this scholarship as part of their admission application to the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, with no separate application required. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, portfolio, and/or performance. For postgraduate research applicants, the scholarship may also be awarded on the basis of research achievements and potential. The scholarship value and duration are determined by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will be stipulated in the scholarship offer letter to successful recipients. For coursework students, payments are made in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester. For postgraduate research students, the value is paid as a stipend on a fortnightly basis. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic performance and meet ongoing eligibility requirements throughout the tenure of the scholarship.