Dorcas McClean International Scholarship for Violinists 2024

The Dorcas McClean Scholarship is a fantastic chance for gifted violinists looking for financial aid for their education. This scholarship, which is available to both domestic and international students, gives a sizeable one-time payment that can greatly support your academic endeavors.

When is Application Deadline:

Applications Deadline: 12 August 2024.

Tell Me About the Award:

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.

Which Fields are Eligible?

Music, visual and performing arts

Type:

Undergraduate, Honours, Graduate coursework, Graduate research

Who can Apply for the Dorcas McClean International Scholarship for Violinists?

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.

How are Applicants Selected?

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. 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.

Which Countries are Eligible?

All nationalities.

Where will Award be Taken?

Australia

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the Dorcas McClean International Scholarship for Violinists?

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.

How Long Will the Award Last?

One-off

How to Apply for the Dorcas McClean International Scholarship for Violinists:

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.

When will I know the outcome?

Applicants can expect an outcome by 30 September whether or not they have been selected to proceed to round two.  The semi-finalists will receive the outcome at the competitions, held in February 2025.

Submit an application

Visit Award Webpage for Details