Applicants must submit a written application by the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

The application will include information about:

• which orchestral stringed instrument is played

• the tuition offered overseas and why it offers more than can be provided in Australia

• your GPA score (a minimum GPA of 5.0 is required)

• your career aspirations

• other sources of income.

The application also requires answers to the following questions:

• Are you a recent alumnus of Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University having graduated in the past three years?

• Have you been a previous recipient of this bursary?

• Have you ever won another prize, award, scholarship or bursary?

• Do you have an offer from an overseas organisation to study? If yes, please provide a copy of the Letter of Offer and provide information about the tuition, such as name of organisation and coach, dates, location, cost, structure of course.

• What is the deadline for responding to the overseas offer?

• How will this course help you advance your skills / career?

• What difference will this bursary make to you being able to accept this offer?

• Is there a similar course being offered in Australia?

• If yes, please explain why this is different.

• Do you have any other form of income?

• If yes, please estimate annual income.

The decision will be based on benefit and need.

One Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University lecturer or industry representative (with a knowledge of all stringed instruments but with no conflict of interest), the Executive Manager, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University and an alumnus will constitute the selection panel.

References will be sought from Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University lecturers for the shortlist if one is required.