Scholarships
Conservatorium awarded scholarships
For new students
Through the generosity of donors and benefactors, the Conservatorium awards more than 150 merit-based scholarships and prizes each year, worth in excess of $1million.
Both local and international applicants are considered for scholarships, assessed on both audition results and academic achievement.
Applicants are automatically considered for Conservatorium awarded merit-based scholarships at the time of audition and no separate application process is necessary. Scholarships awarded by the University require a seperate application process to be completed. For further information please contact the Scholarships and Prizes Office.
Other opportunities
In addition to faculty merit-based scholarships, the Conservatorium also offers scholarships and grants specifically for supplementary study overseas, student touring opportunities, and for postgraduate students to support their research activities. Certain eligibility criteria may apply to these scholarships and grants and they are typically awarded following application.
For continuing students
The Conservatorium also offers a variety of scholarships and prizes to students already studying at the Conservatorium. These scholarships are also merit-based and typically awarded after completion of the first year of study, based on academic achievement.
Postgraduate Scholarships
| Henderson Research Scholarship |
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| A number of scholarships valued at the APA/UPA rate are available to candidates applying to undertake or currently undertaking a Master by research or PhD degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Conditions of the Award are in line with the APA/UPA conditions of award. Application for the Henderson Postgraduate Research scholarship is automatic upon application for a APA/UPA through The University of Sydney Research Office. |
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| Eligible Applicants: | Postgraduate research students |
| Value: | $22,500 (2010 APA rate) |
| How to apply: | No application necessary. All postgraduate research students are eligible. |
| Henderson Coursework Scholarship |
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| This award provides fee relief for postgraduate students enrolled in coursework degrees, assessed on merit. |
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| Eligible Applicants: | Postgraduate coursework students |
| Value: | $TBA |
| How to apply: | No application necessary. All postgraduate coursework students are eligible. |
| The Albert Scholarships |
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To be eligible for the award, recipients must be enrolled as a candidate for a postgraduate research degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in the calendar year of award. This award is assessed on the basis of application for admission to a postgraduate degree at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Academic excellence as demonstrated by outstanding previous tertiary study results, auditions results and outstanding potential will be the selection criteria. The scholarship must be taken up in the year of award and cannot be deferred. |
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| Eligible Applicants: | Postgraduate research students |
| Value: | $25,000 p.a. |
| How to apply: | No application necessary. All postgraduate research students are eligible. |
University awarded scholarships
| Postgraduate Research Support Scheme (PRSS) |
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PRSS a scheme introduced by the University in 2001 to provide direct support for currently enrolled postgraduate research students. Under the scheme, funds are allocated to Faculties based on their higher degree research enrolment figures in the previous year. The funds are not allocated directly to the students but are awarded by a faculty committee to eligible applicants on a competitive basis according to the University’s general guidelines. |
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| Eligible Applicants: | Postgraduate research students |
| Value: | Variable up to $3,000 |
| How to apply: | Applications will be called for at least once per calendar year. Eligible students will be notified before a call for applications is made. |
| Further information |
Further information is available from the Research Office website: |
| Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) and University of Sydney Postgraduate Awards (UPA) |
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Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA) are scholarships awarded to students of exceptional research potential to undertake a higher degree by research at an Australian university. The scholarships are provided to assist with general living costs. In 2010, approximately 3,080 APA places will be available from the Commonwealth Government and the estimated allocation to The University of Sydney is around 320.
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| Eligible Applicants: | Postgraduate research students |
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$22,500 (2010 rate, full-time students) |
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A separate application is required for APA/UPA scholarships. Applications for Semester 2, 2010 will open mid-May 2010. |
| Further information |
Further information is available from the Research Office website: |
| Vice-Chancellor's Research Scholarships (VCRS) |
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The Vice-Chancellor's Research Scholarships (VCRS) are offered to attract students with an outstanding track record of academic achievement and research potential to pursue full-time PhD study at the University of Sydney. Up to 20 VCRS will be awarded every year. |
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| Eligible Applicants: | Full-time PhD students |
| Value: | $30,000 p.a. (tax-exempt) for up to three years |
| How to apply: | A separate application for the VCRS is not required and highly ranked applicants for the Australian Postgraduate Award or University of Sydney Postgraduate Award will be automatically considered. |
| Further information |
Further information is available from the Research Office website: |
Related Scholarship Information Sites
Big Brother Movement Awards
The Big Brother Movement offers cash grants to talented young Australians to visit Britain to gain further experience in their chosen pursuits. For further information, email the Executive Director or call 02 9251 9757. Please note: Your telephone number MUST be included in any e-mail you send.
Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students:
www.usyd.edu.au/future_students/index.shtml
Research Office:
www.usyd.edu.au/ro
Joint Academic Scholarship Online network – Postgraduate Scholarships:
www.jason.edu.au
Government Scholarships:
www.australianscholarships.gov.au/research.htm
Postgraduate Scholarships Bulletin:
http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/usyd-scholarships-announce
Scholarships for overseas study:
www.usyd.edu.au/ro/training/travelling.shtml
Trust Company Ltd
www.trust.com.au/philanthropy/awards