Edith Cowan University in Australia is inviting applications for the Simon Lee Foundation Scholarship in Historical Keyboard Performance for the 2020/2021 academic session.
The Simon Lee Foundation Scholarship will enable a gifted and committed commencing student studying ECU Bachelor of Music in Classical Performance – Instrumental to study all facets of historical keyboard performance. In addition to studying a common core of history and theory, the recipient will follow a specialized performance-based curriculum in most likely their chosen area.
Whilst it is envisioned that the successful candidate would come from a background in modern piano, s/he would be required to display a flair for, and/or a keen interest in, historically informed performance practice. The Simon Lee Scholar will study under the guidance of an existing core team of experts and will have access to national and international Visiting Artists of the highest caliber.
Worth of Award
- The scholarship is four years in duration, with each year being worth $20,000 ($80,000).
- A further $20,000 will be allocated in the final two years, to enable travel to study the European keyboard.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- Have applied to study in full-time WAAPA’s Bachelor of Music Classical Performance – Instrumental Course;
- Be one of the following:
- Australian citizen;
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa;
- Australian permanent resident visa;
- New Zealand citizen; or
- International student.
Selection will be based on your:
- entry audition; and
- personal statement.
How to Apply
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the portal is available between application opening and closing dates.
- This scholarship is open to individuals who are future and current ECU students;
- In order to apply for this scholarship you must have a course application in the ECU system;
- Questions about this scholarship can be directed to [email protected]
Deadline: Application closes December 1, 2019.