JMC Academy offers six undergraduate scholarships to cover the tuition fees for the first year of study in one of the JMC Academy’s six Bachelor Degree courses. This first year is also commensurate with a one year complete Diploma course. To be eligible, applicant must an Australian citizen or permanent resident and must have completed Australian Year 12. Scholarship winners are able to commence study in any intake in 2015 – February, June or October. If study is not commenced in 2015, the scholarship will be forfeited. The application deadline is 5th December 2014.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are awarded for one of the following six JMC Academy courses: Audio Engineering and Sound Production, Film and Television Production, 3D Animation, Game Design, Contemporary Music and Performance and Entertainment Business Management.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level.
Scholarship Provider: JMC Academy
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
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( votes)Eligibility: To be considered for this highly competitive scholarship:
-You may be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
-You will need to have an ATAR or equivalent examination score of 65.00 or above or OP of 16 or below, with supporting evidence of relevant work experience or a portfolio of sample work.
-You must have completed Australian Year 12.
-You must attend a scholarship application interview at your local JMC Academy campus. A performance based audition will also be necessary for those students wishing to apply for the Contemporary Music and Performance Scholarship.
-You must satisfy the prerequisite studies for your nominated course.
-You must not have undertaken any previous study at tertiary level excluding TAFE and extension studies undertaken as part of a Year 12 program.
-Continuation of the scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic performance with maintenance of at least a credit average. To be considered for this high profile scholarship award, the applicant must display:
-Demonstrated willingness and ability to undertake full time study
-Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the creative industries.
-A willingness to advocate the merits and services of the JMC Academy to the public at large as outlined in the JMC Academy’s Ambassador Programme information. (This programme will be discussed during the interview).
-Maturity.
-Common sense.
-Clear and engaging personal presentation skills.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of Australia can apply for these JMC scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The JMC Academy is offering six (6) undergraduate scholarships for the 2014 Academic year. Scholarships are provided in the field of Audio Engineering and Sound Production, Film and Television Production, 3D Animation, Game Design, Contemporary Music and Performance and Entertainment Business Management. These scholarships cover the tuition fees for the first two full academic trimesters of study in one of the JMC Academy’s six Bachelor Degrees. These two trimesters are also commensurate with a complete Diploma course.
Number of award(s): JMC Academy offers a total of 18 scholarships each academic year (6 in Sydney, 6 in Melbourne and 6 in Brisbane).
Duration of award(s): Scholarships will be offered for two full academic trimesters.
What does it cover? Tuition fees to the value of two full academic trimesters. These scholarships cover the tuition fees for the first two full academic trimesters of study in one of the JMC Academy’s six Bachelor Degrees. These two trimesters are also commensurate with a complete Diploma course.
Selection Criteria:
-Selection is based on a combination of academic merit as demonstrated by an ATAR score of 65.00 or OP of 16 or below, or equivalent, and an interview with the JMC Academy’s Head or representative of the Department nominated for study and a JMC Academy management member. Applications for Contemporary Music and Performance Scholarships will also require a performance based audition in conjunction with the interview. Further details are outlined in the application form.
-Selection is based on interview performance and a weighted score on the quality of sample work shown and/or demonstrated work experience in a field directly related to the chosen course of study.
-The applicant’s financial status or personal circumstances will not be considered in any way in the evaluation process.
-The applicant will be responsible for ensuring that academic results are provided to JMC Academy upon their release in order to be considered for a scholarship.
– JMC Academy reserves the right not to offer all the scholarships available and to set a maximum limit on scholarships available for any one course or in any one faculty.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified of their scholarship award by the 27th of January, 2015.
How to Apply: All scholarship applications must include the following:
-A fully completed scholarship and general application form.
-One reference letter of recommendation from a Careers Advisor, High School Principal, High School Music Teacher or International Student Agent.
-A portfolio containing suitable documentation, samples of student work, employer letter or any other piece of information that you think may positively support your application. Portfolios should contain colour copies and not original documents. Portfolios remain the property of JMC Academy.
To complete your application and qualify for the scholarship award, the above portfolio and documentation (sent to the campus by 5.00 pm Friday 5 December, 2014) must be followed up with submission of a copy of the student’s ATAR or equivalent examination score by Friday 2, January 2015.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 5th December 2014.
