Scholarships
Unlocking opportunities for the next generation of musical talent
Through the generosity of our donors and benefactors, Sydney Conservatorium of Music annually awards up to $2 million in merit, equity and travel scholarships.
There are a broad variety of scholarships available to students based on your chosen instrument, performance style or background. Browse our wide range of merit and equity scholarships to find the right scholarship for you.
Substantial grants are also available for international performance opportunities, supplementary study overseas, and postgraduate research support. Certain eligibility criteria may apply to these grants, and they are typically awarded following an application process. These grants are usually only available to students in second year or higher.
Equity scholarships are for domestic and international students who can demonstrate academic merit and financial disadvantage.
Applications for equity scholarships open to enrolled students at the beginning of each semester. You will need to provide either a Centrelink income statement or other certified documentation demonstrating disadvantage.
Merit scholarships are awarded by the Conservatorium to students based on their performance and/or academic results (including auditions). Whether you are a domestic or international applicant, we will automatically consider you for a merit scholarship.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music scholarships may not be deferred and must be taken up in the semester of offer.
Equity scholarship applications for Semester 1 will be open from March 7 - 31, 2025.
The University of Sydney offers a range of scholarships for domestic and international students at all levels.
Our travel scholarships program supports international travel for students as a means of developing artistic skills, cultural competence, depth of musical expertise, communication skills, creativity, and an ability to make use of new musical experiences that will enhance students’ current Conservatorium studies.
Learn how our students have pursued their passion for music with the support of a scholarship.
Musicology student and vocal artist Purva Kolwalkar is following her calling with the support of a scholarship from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Read more.
Talented bassoonist and student Dylan Roberts is pursuing his dream of becoming an orchestral musician with the support of a scholarship. Read more.
Music Education student Alex Scheul has been able to present his research and build his network at an international symposium in Chicago thanks to the support of a scholarship. Read more.
Somerset Peede’s passion for the viola has taken her across the globe. With the support of the Myron Kantor Bequest Scholarship, she’s able to focus on perfecting her craft and preparing for a bright future in classical music performance. Read more.
Evelyn Quispe L., a doctoral candidate from Bolivia, is forging a path for Indigenous music preservation and revitalisation through her research at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Read more.
Con students Sarah and Wesley talk about the unforgettable experience of performing overseas and explain how the international opportunities enriched their studies and their professional growth. Read more.
