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.
Re-thinking Records - Closes 9 October 2026
Three Masters by Research scholarships are currently available to emerging musicians and/or researchers who are interested in re-thinking how records are written, produced and distributed, how musical communities produce records, or how records of past cultures can be revived and reanimated.
Successful applicants will receive supervision from our team of internationally recognised staff, access to the facilities of The Con (studios, gear, venues) and album release (including marketing and distribution) via our record label.
Our options for projects, and supervisor, include, but are not limited to:
Please send a 300 word expression of interest to toby.martin@sydney.edu.au by October 9th 2026.
This scholarship is supported through the Henderson Postgraduate Scholarship fund for two years fulltime study at the prescribed stipend rate.
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.
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.
