Support to complete postgraduate studies

This prize will be awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student for excellence in performance, composition or academic studies to complete postgraduate studies at an approved school of music, university in Australia or overseas institution.

Key points

Targeted to

QCGU students

Value

$500

Apply by

4pm Friday 11 October 2024

Competition details

To be eligible for this prize, you must be a Queensland Conservatorium student and apply for the competition on the basis of either:

  • performance
  • composition
  • academic studies.

Previous winners of this scholarship are ineligible to apply.

To apply, submit a completed application form, following the submission details on the form:

Owen Fletcher Postgraduate Prize form 2024

Selection process

Performance applicants

Performance applicants are to prepare a 15-minute program of their own choice. Choice of program and performance from memory will be taken into account by the judges. A short interview with the judges will be required.

Composition applicants

Applicants applying on the basis of composition will be required to submit a portfolio of work including scores, recordings, list of performances etc. A 20-minute interview with the judges will be required.

Academic studies applicants

Applicants applying on the basis of academic studies will be required to submit a portfolio including evidence of scholarly work of a high standard, published or unpublished papers, evidence of conference attendance and presentations etc. A 20-minute interview with the judges will be required.

Please note:

  • The prize will be awarded for excellence in performance, composition or academic studies. Applications must be supported by details of academic record, program of study proposed and other accomplishments (CV), all of which shall be taken into consideration in making an award of a prize. Any applicant will be required to give a public performance in competition with other applicants or will submit a composition as part of the adjudication.
  • The adjudication panel for the prize is to comprise the QCGU Heads of Areas (or their nominees).
  • No judge may be the teacher of a student who is competing.
  • The judging panel may co-opt specialist members to provide advice on these applications.

$500 cash to be offered on an annual basis.

Donor

Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.

Competition date: Wednesday 23 October 2024.

Time: from 6.30pm.

Place: Ian Hanger Recital Hall.

Get in touch

If you have a question, need some help with your scholarship application, or would like to make a donation, feel free to contact us.