Howard and Gladys Sleath Scholarships

The Howard and Gladys Sleath Scholarships support outstanding music students enrolling in the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program at the University of Queensland. The scholarship is awarded based on audition performance and recognizes creative excellence in music. Established in 1998 following Howard Sleath's bequest of 50% of his estate to the University of Queensland, this scholarship honors the legacy of Mr. Howard Sleath, who was well-known throughout Australia for his excellence as a maker of stringed instruments. Mr. Sleath also gave the State of Queensland a string quartet of instruments kept under the supervision of the Head of the School of Music, which were first demonstrated by the Mayne String Quartet in 1974. The scholarship value is equal to the annual income from the fund and is awarded automatically to students showing the greatest merit during their audition for the Bachelor of Music (Honours) program.