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Albert Scholarship

A scholarship for students of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
This scholarship provides the opportunity for postgraduate students of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music to travel overseas to further their studies.

Highlights

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  • Graduate of the University of Sydney
  • Currently reside in Australia
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How to apply

For information on how to apply, visit the Henderson Global Mobility Programs page.

Benefits

The scholarship value and duration will be determined by the dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will be stipulated in the scholarship offer letter to the successful recipient(s).

Who's eligible

You must:

  • currently reside in Australia
  • be a University of Sydney graduate with either a:
    • honours degree in music, or 
    • degree in arts with a major in music.

Background

This scholarship was established in 1970 by Alexis Albert on behalf of J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd.

1. Background

a. Established in 1970, the Albert Scholarship is to provide scholarships to students who have graduated from the University of Sydney to travel overseas.

b. This Scholarship was established from Alexis Albert on behalf of J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd. 

2. Eligibility

a. Applicants must currently reside in Australia.

b. Applicants must be a University of Sydney graduate in either a:

I. honours degree in Music, or
II. degree in Arts with a major in Music.  

3. Selection Criteria

a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:

I. academic merit, and/or
II. performance presentation, and/or
III. project proposal including projected budget when travelling overseas.

b. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

c. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

4. Value

a. The Scholarship value and duration will be determined by the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will be stipulated in the Scholarship Offer Letter to the successful recipient(s).

b. The Scholarship value will be paid in one single instalment on receipt of the completed Scholarship Acceptance Form.

c. Deferral of the Scholarship is not permitted without the prior permission of the Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium and it is not transferable to another University school, faculty or university without prior approval. 

d. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.

e. No other amount is payable.

5. Ongoing eligibility

a. None apply.

6. Termination

a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:

I. withdraws or fails to complete the approved travel overseas, or
II. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application.

b. Once a Scholarship has been terminated, it cannot be reinstated unless due to University error.

c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.