Competition-based prizes and awards are open to Queensland Conservatorium students
With music industry connections around the globe, Queensland Conservatorium gives you the opportunity to apply your talents at a truly professional level.
The Conservatorium offers pre-tertiary, undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs at its Brisbane City (South Bank) and Gold Coast campuses. Students learn under leading music educators, musicians and composers with international experience and outlook.
There are a range of competitions held throughout the academic year at the Queensland Conservatorium. Most are made possible through the support of our external sponsors.
Queensland Conservatorium competitions
Ena Williams Award for Postgraduate Study Overseas
Instrument: Piano or violin
Closes 26 April 2024
Hilda Woolmer Prize for Piano Accompaniment
Instrument: Piano and voice
Closes 4 October 2024
John and Sue Thompson Vocal Accompaniment Scholarship
Instrument: Voice
Closes 28 March 2024
Elizabeth Muir Memorial Prize (Singing) Postgraduate
Instrument: Voice
Closes 3 May 2024
Linda Edith Allen Award (Singing) Postgraduate
Instrument: Voice
Closes 11 October 2024
Margaret Nickson Prizes for Voice and Accompaniment
Instrument: Piano and voice
Closes 20 September 2024
The Brisbane Club Award and the Jim Massie Memorial Prize
Instrument: Any or voice
Competition - 8 October 2024
Joyce Campbell Lloyd Scholarship (Overseas Study) Instrumental Students
Instrument: Instrumental
Closes 26 July 2024
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University Postgraduate Award
Instrument: Any
Closes 11 October 2024
QCGU International Travel Bursary—Orchestral Strings
Instrument: Strings
Closes 20 September 2024