Support to study Bachelor of Music majoring in Performance
The Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) Audition Bursary supports commencing QCGU students to develop their musical practice and pursue future musical careers. Students are automatically eligible as part of their audition application and assessment is made during the entry audition process.
Key points
Targeted to
Commencing Bachelor of Music majoring in Performance students
Value
$5,000
Level of study
Undergraduate
Scholarship details
To be eligible, you must:
- be an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, Humanitarian Visa Holder or New Zealand citizen
- be auditioning at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University for entry into a Bachelor of Music majoring in Performance
- the pre-determined area of need outlined in the Selection Criteria
- commencing full-time study in 2027.
Assessment is made during the entry audition process. The student ranked highest at the audition process in the pre-determined area of need will be offered the bursary.
| Study Area | Specialisation |
|---|---|
| Jazz any instrument (women) | Jazz Instrumental |
| Contemporary Instrument (any) | Popular music drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano and Contemporary Voice |
| Piano - Jazz | Jazz Instrumental (Piano) |
| Piano - Classical | Classical Piano |
| Strings - Classical excluding harp and guitar | Strings (Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass) |
Value
The maximum value of the scholarship is $5,000. Instalments of $2,500 are payable in trimesters 1 and 2 provided conditions are met.
Payments
Payments will be made by Griffith University direct to the recipients nominated bank account up to three weeks after the census date of Trimester 1 and 2, subject to maintaining ongoing eligibility requirements and conditions.
To remain eligible for the scholarship, recipients must:
- remain enrolled in a QCGU program
- remain full-time
- be playing (as a major) the instrument for which the bursary has been offered
- provide a satisfactory progress report at the end of Trimester 1 (for Trimester 2 payment).
Recipients may take leave of absence in accordance with Griffith University policy. Scholarship/bursary benefits are suspended for the period of leave of absence.
The above conditions are verified each trimester at census date. If a scholarship recipient fails to successfully meet these conditions, scholarship payments may be withheld, or the scholarship may be terminated.
Offers are made via email.
Griffith University reserves the right to withdraw an advertised scholarship at any time.
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