Value

$2,000 to be used to travel interstate to attend auditions within 12 months after the competition date.

Date of competition

Friday 4 October and Saturday 5 October 2024

Entries close

4pm Friday 30 August 2024

To be eligible for this award, you must:

  • be enrolled in the third year of the Musical Theatre program at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
  • be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or hold an Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa (or its equivalent)
  • not hold any other Griffith University scholarship that serves the same core purpose
  • demonstrate reasonable financial need.

Application form

Musical Theatre Encouragement Award application form 2024

Applicants must complete in full the application form.


Student Applications and GPAs will be assessed by Griffith University and a shortlist of no more than six will be drawn up.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to undertake an interview with the donors. Interview will be no longer than 15 minutes. Students will be provided examples of interview questions in advance.

Shortlisted applicants will be judged by the selection panel for their performance and professionalism within the annual end of year showcase. Note: panel members are permitted to attend up to two rehearsals of the showcase.

The winner will be chosen based on their application and live performance.

The adjudication panel will be made up of the Head of Performing Arts, or their selected representative; one outside professional involved in, or with extensive experience in, Musical Theatre; and one donor, or their selected representative.