Scholarship

William McIlrath Memorial Scholarship in Music Performance and Research

University of Sydney Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Mar 24, 2024

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The William McIlrath Memorial Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies in Music Performance and Research supports postgraduate students to undertake studies in music performance and research at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Established in 2011 and donated by Helen Selle and Michael Winston-Smith, this scholarship assists outstanding postgraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The scholarship is available to students enrolled or with an unconditional offer for full-time postgraduate coursework or research degrees in music performance with a research component. The scholarship value and duration are determined by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and stipulated in the offer letter. 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.

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
low_income

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Selection based on personal statement and/or demonstrated evidence of disadvantage. For postgraduate research applicants, research achievements and potential may also be considered. Awarded by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Restrictions

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  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • remain_in_field