Hugh Brandon Scholarship

The Hugh Brandon Scholarship supports undergraduate students enrolled in music at the University of Queensland. The scholarship was established by contributions from colleagues, friends and former students in honour of Hugh Earle Brandon, who was a staff member of the University of Queensland from 1945 to 1973 and served as the inaugural Head of the Department of Music from 1955 to 1966. The scholarship provides at least $6,000 annually to one student demonstrating academic achievement in conducting, organ performance or piano performance, along with a commitment to sharing music with the broader Brisbane community. Hugh Brandon worked tirelessly throughout Queensland for improved standards in music and made significant contributions to Queensland's musical life through his work at the University, as an examiner for the Australian Music Examinations Board, as Conductor of the Brisbane Bach Choir, and as Organist and Choirmaster at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.