The prestigious Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Excellence Scholarship is available for outstanding Piano students at Edith Cowan University. The award is open for the academic session 2024/2025.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Music – Piano (Jazz or Classical) at WAAPA, study full-time on campus, and maintain good academic standing. Eligibility extends to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and international students. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate financial hardship, and they should not be receiving any other scholarships exceeding $5000 per annum or have previously received the Greg Benjamin Entrance Scholarship.
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( votes)Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a public research university located in Western Australia, named after Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament. Established in 1991 from a merger of several colleges with roots dating back to 1902, ECU is the only Australian university named after a woman and is now the second-largest university in the state, serving over 30,000 students. The university is known for its strong emphasis on industry-relevant education, offering a diverse range of courses across various disciplines, including healthcare, engineering, and the performing arts.
Application Deadline: 30 August 2024
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Edith Cowan University
- Department: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: $10,000
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: Domestic and International
- The award can be taken in: Australia
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the Bachelor of Music – Piano (Jazz or Classical) course offered by WAAPA
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all the following criteria:
- Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, International Student Visa Holder, or International Non-Student Visa Holder
- Be enrolled in W76 – Bachelor of Music – Piano (Jazz or Classical) at WAAPA
- Have and maintain an academic progression status of GREEN
- Be studying full-time on campus (60 credit points or course equivalent)
- Be able to demonstrate financial hardship
- Not be in receipt of another scholarship over $5000 per annum
- Not be a previous recipient of the Greg Benjamin Entrance Scholarship.
How to Apply
Students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Music course in Piano (Jazz or Classical) will automatically be considered for the scholarship. The Selection Committee will base their selection on the Principal Studies final performance assessment. The successful recipient will be contacted directly.
Benefits
The Greg Benjamin WAAPA Music Excellence Scholarship is valued at $10,000 and is awarded to an exceptional Piano student in either the jazz or classical discipline.
Important Dates
Opens: 1-08-2024
Closes: 30-08-2024