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Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Equity Scholarship in Australia

Applications are now open for the Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Equity Scholarship, designed to support passionate music students at Edith Cowan University’s WAAPA who are experiencing financial hardship. Valued at $10,000 for one year ($5,000 per semester), the scholarship is open to domestic and international students enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Honours program.

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Honours at WAAPA, maintain an academic progression status of GREEN, and demonstrate financial hardship.

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Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading Australian public university based in Perth, Western Australia, renowned for its innovative teaching and strong industry connections. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as arts, business, education, engineering, health, and performing arts. ECU is home to the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and is committed to providing practical, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for global career opportunities.

Application Deadline: 30 August 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Edith Cowan University (ECU) – Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)

  • Department: WAAPA – Bachelor of Music

  • Course Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Honours)

  • Award: $10,000 for 1 year ($5,000 per semester)

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Domestic and International students

  • The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities (Australian citizens, permanent residents, and international students).

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Honours at WAAPA.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:

    • Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or hold an International Student Visa (or International Non-Student Visa).

    • Be enrolled full-time on campus (60 credit points or course equivalent) in WAAPA’s Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music Honours course.

    • Maintain an academic progression status of GREEN.

    • Demonstrate financial hardship.

    • Not receive any other scholarship valued over $5,000.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal, accessible between the opening and closing dates (1 August 2025 – 30 August 2025). Applicants must provide a personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing their current financial and personal circumstances and how the scholarship would benefit them.

Benefits

  • Scholarship valued at $10,000 for one year (paid as $5,000 per semester).

  • Financial assistance to support students facing hardship while pursuing their passion for music at WAAPA.

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