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.
Key points
Targeted to
QCGU students
Value
Approx. $2,500
Apply by
4pm Friday 11 October 2024
Competition details
- 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.
- The competition is open to students who graduated in the preceding year or are graduating in the current year from one of the above programs.
- Previous winners of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.
Submit a completed application form, following the details on the form:
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Postgraduate Award 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 also be required.
Composition applicants
Composition applicants will be required to submit a portfolio of work including scores, recordings, list of performances etc. A 30-minute interview with the judges will also 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Studies will be required to submit a portfolio including evidence of scholarly work of a high standard, published or unpublished papers, evidence of conference attendance and presentations etc.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 30-minute interview with the judges will also 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 (in a 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 scholarship is to comprise the QCGU Heads of Division (or their nominees) and the President of The Friends of the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (or nominee). 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.
Competition date: Wednesday 23 October 2024.
Time: From 6.30pm.
Place: Ian Hanger Recital Hall.
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