2024 Dorcas McClean Scholarship at University of Melbourne
The Dorcas McClean Scholarship, worth up to $40,000, supports candidates for admission to an approved institution.
The recipient of this scholarship will be determined by three rounds of performance competition to select a winner from up to six applicants.
They will be judged by panels of prominent Australian and international violinists on the basis of musicality, tone, technique, intonation and poise. There will be monetary awards for the second and third placed participants, and a major award for the Dorcas McClean Scholarship recipient.
A set amount of reimbursement will be paid to the shortlisted applicants to assist with the cost of the competition requirements.
Eligibility Requirements:
- eligible for admission to a course of study at an institution approved by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the head of the school of Music in the faculty; or
- under the supervision of a teacher approved by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the head of the school of Music; or
- be a graduate or undergraduate of the University.
- be a violinist aged no older than 25 and no younger than 17 (as of 2 February 2025), and resident in Australia for no less than two years at 2 February 2025.
Benefits:
- A one-off payment of up to $40,000 towards studies at another institution approved by the University of Melbourne.
- Runner-up and third-placed candidates will receive $10,000 and $5000 respectively.
How to Apply?
Deadline: August 12, 2024
