University of Melbourne 2024 Dorcas McClean Scholarship

The Dorcas McClean Scholarship, worth up to $40,000, supports candidates for admission to an approved institution. Applicants must be between 17 and 25 years of age and residents of Australia in any two years preceding the competition date. Assessment is by competition (for shortlisted applicants only), held across a number of days at the Southbank Campus.This is a triennial competition and will next take place in early 2025.

There will be monetary awards for the second and third placed participants, and a major award for the Dorcas McClean Scholarship recipient.

A set amount of reimbursement will be paid to the shortlisted applicants to assist with the cost of the competition requirements.

• Table of Content
• About University of Melbourne
• Dorcas McClean Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Dorcas McClean Scholarship
• Requirements for Dorcas McClean Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Dorcas McClean Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne (informally Melbourne University) is an Australian public research university located in Melbourne, Victoria. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria. Times Higher Education ranks Melbourne as 33rd in the world, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities places Melbourne 44th in the world (both first in Australia).... continue reading

Dorcas McClean Scholarship

Application Deadline	12 Aug 2024
Value	$5,000 - $40,000
Country to study	Australia
School to study	University of Melbourne
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	University of Melbourne
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Dorcas McClean Scholarship

A one-off payment of up to $40,000 towards studies at another institution approved by the University of Melbourne. Runner-up and third-placed candidates will receive $10,000 and $5000 respectively.

Requirements for Dorcas McClean Scholarship Qualification

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

• Be a violinist aged no older than 25 and no younger than 17 (as of 2 February 2025), and resident in Australia for no less than two years at 2 February 2025.
• Eligible for admission to a course of study at an institution approved by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the head of the school of Music in the faculty; or
• Under the supervision of a teacher approved by the Academic Board on the recommendation of the head of the school of Music; or
• Be a graduate or undergraduate of the University.

Read the Guidelines (in the Application process section) for all competition details.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Dorcas McClean Scholarship

The recipient of this scholarship will be determined by three rounds of performance competition to select a winner from up to six applicants. They will be judged by panels of prominent Australian and international violinists on the basis of musicality, tone, technique, intonation and poise.

Application Deadline

August 12, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Melbourne on finearts-music.smartygrants.com.au to apply

Applications for round 1 are made online via the link below (only visible during the application open phase) and must include:

• A high-quality online recording of the specified repertoire, with contact details of your teacher or employer for verification of the recording
• A summary of experience as a musician, including periods and places of professional work
• Relevant education qualifications
• Details of proposed training or study program you intend to undertake
• Contact details of two referees.

The recordings will be assessed by prominent Australian violinists on musicality, tone, technique, intonation and poise, and six candidates will be selected to advance to round 2. Three finalists will proceed from round 2 to round 3.

Read the Guidelines for all details.

For more details, visit University of Melbourne website