Applications are now open for the Regional Scholarships and Bursaries Program at the Elder Conservatorium of Music’s Open Music Academy.

The regional scholarships and bursaries program will assist students and teachers from across South Australia to access the world class resources of the Elder Conservatorium of Music and opportunity to join their city counterparts for workshops, ensemble experiences and performances throughout the year.

Scholarship are available for South Australian students who live in regional or remote areas, of all levels, to travel to Adelaide for 1:1 lessons at the Open Music Academy at the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

Applicants are eligible for:

• 1:1 lesson tuition fee support (lessons are face to face in Adelaide*). Please note full tuition fees are payable prior to the term’s commencement, with awarded scholarships being paid at the end of the term.
• Advanced students will also be eligible for our Local Stars program. To be considered for a place in the Local Stars program, students must be at AMEB Grade Level 5 or equivalent, provide a teacher recommendation and a short video of a performance – 5 minutes or less.
• The maintenance and purchase of instruments

*Tuition can be provided as hybrid, face to face/online modes for students if distance is a barrier to travelling to Adelaide.

Bursaries are available for:

• Travel support
• The maintenance and purchase of instruments
• To assist teachers with mentoring and professional development opportunities

This scholarships program is supported by the Department for Education.

Apply: HERE