Young Regional Conservatorium’s Scholarship Program recognises talent, potential and dedication in our students. Scholarships are awarded each year.
Applications for 2025 scholarships will open on 14 October and close on 28 October 2024.
Application Form Here
SCHOLARSHIP TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2025
2025 Scholarship Auditions will be held at Young Regional Conservatorium on Saturday 2nd November, 2025.
1. Scholarships are dependent upon funding from external bodies. YRC reserves the right to withdraw scholarships if insufficient funding is received.
2. Scholarship holders must attend the presentation ceremony at the 2024 Finale concert on Sunday November 17, 2024.
3. Scholarship holders must perform at the 2025 Scholarship Students Concert (date to be announced) and the 2025 Finale concert (date to be announced).
4. A specific scholarship cannot be held for more than two consecutive years by a student. After two years holding a scholarship, a student may apply for a different scholarship.
5. Students are eligible to apply for more than one scholarship (eg a student may apply for a piano scholarship and a clarinet scholarship, but will need to audition on both instruments). A student will only be awarded one scholarship per year.
6. Each audition will incur a $15 fee, invoiced upon receipt of application.
7. Two contrasting pieces are to be performed at the Scholarship Auditions. The performance of these pieces must not exceed ten minutes.
8. Students should treat these auditions as a performance, and present themselves accordingly.
9. Pieces requiring accompaniment must be performed with an accompaniment.
10. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange accompaniment rehearsals and accompanying for the audition. YRC tutors can provide accompanist recommendations and contact details. Charges for accompanying will be invoiced following the auditions. (see Schedule of Fees for current charges)
11. Recorded accompaniments must be approved by the CEO. Students undertaking AMEB exams which allow recorded accompaniments may use these approved recordings.
12. Scholarships will be announced during the week following auditions.
13. A reserve for each scholarship will be announced. In the case of a scholarship holder withdrawing from lessons during 2025, the remainder of the scholarship will be awarded to the reserve student.
The Young Regional Conservatorium Bursary Program offers financial assistance to those experiencing hardship. Applications are open to those who have been enrolled with the conservatorium for at least twelve months, and are means tested. Please note, that you will be asked to provide information about your financial position.
Bursary application form here
