Sydney Conservatorium of Music Indigenous Scholarship
A scholarship for First Nations students studying Music at the University of Sydney
A $5,000 scholarship offered by the University’s donor community to help First Nations students undertaking a coursework degree in Music at the University of Sydney.
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 |
|
TBC | TBC |
How to apply
Apply here.
Benefits
The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 and will be paid in one single instalment
Who's eligible
You must:
- be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student
- be currently enrolled or have applied for admission in a coursework degree in the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney, at the time of scholarship application submission.
Background
Established in 2025, this Scholarship is a one-off donation from University’s donor community made to help meet First Nations students’ priorities undertaking studies in Music at the University of Sydney.
1. Background
a. Established in 2025, this Scholarship is a one-off donation from University’s donor community made to help meet First Nations students’ priorities undertaking studies in Music at the University of Sydney.
2. Eligibility
a. Applicants must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student. Confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identity will be part of the application process.
b. Applicants must be currently enrolled or have applied for admission in a coursework degree in the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Sydney, at the time of scholarship application submission.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. student enrolled in any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, and
II. a personal statement stating how the money will contribute towards completing their degree and applicant must include their name and student number as well their degree.
b. Preference would be given to applicants at their later stage of their degree.
c. The Scholarship will be awarded on the nomination of a selection committee consisting of the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy and Services), or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $5,000 and will be paid in one single instalment on receipt of the completed Scholarship Acceptance Form.
b. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted, and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university.
c. Change of mode of attendance to part-time study under exceptional circumstances, such as a medical conditional may be permitted with the written approval of the Dean or their nominated delegate.
d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
e. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. None apply
6. Termination
a. A recipient enrolled at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music will have their scholarship terminated if they:
I. withdraw from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
III. is awarded an alternative primary scholarship. In such circumstances this scholarship will be terminated in favour of the alternative scholarship where the alternative scholarship is of higher value,
IV. any other provision as indicated in these terms that would lead to termination.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or withdraws from the relevant course, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.