Foundation: G.T. Bell Music Endowment Choral Scholarship

Available to:
Future or Current student at a recognised university, including: The University of Queensland, QUT and the Conservatorium of Music

Level of study:
Undergraduate

Year of study:
Any year of an undergraduate degree

Citizenship:
N/A

This award was established by Graham Bell who had been a student at College in the late 1960s. He was also a member of a pop band that played professionally and at College functions. The scholarship is to support choral scholars.

Award Value:
$1,000 over 1 year ($500/semester)

Duration:
1 year

APPLICATIONS OPEN:
14th of August (for awards to be held the following year)

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Continuing/returning students:  4pm on Tuesday, 10 September 2024
New/First Year students:  4pm on Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Eligibility
  • A recipient must be a full-time student, or have been offered a place at a recognised university, including: The University of Queensland, QUT and the Conservatorium of Music
  • A recipient must be in residence at St John’s College for the academic year in which the award is received
  • A recipient must remain a full time student for the year in which the scholarship is made
  • A recipient must demonstrate excellence in choral music and experience of choral activities
  • A recipient must demonstrate commitment to College cultural events, participate in the College Choir and be available to sing at College events
  • A recipient must maintain a GPA required by the College
  • A recipient must contribute the balance of the College fees
About The Awards
  • This award is offered annually
  • Up to ten awards may be made in one academic year
  • It is to be awarded to undergraduate students
  • A recipient must demonstrate excellence in choral music.
  • The amount of the award is currently $1,000
  • It is offered as remission of College fees over two semesters of one academic year
  • The award is for a period of one academic year only
How To Apply
Applicants for the scholarship must apply to the Warden of St John’s College by the closing date using the St John’s College Award Application Form.
Applicants will be required to attend an audition.
For More Information
Contact St John’s College Admissions Officer at scholarships@stjohns.uq.edu.au.