Bursaries and Scholarships

BURSARIES

An extensive bursary program assists financially disadvantaged students.

The Bursary aims to assist families and students experiencing financial and/or other hardships, enabling them to continue their lessons.

A Bursary may be offered in the form of a 50% discount on tuition fees payable and, in exceptional circumstances, up to 100%, depending on applicants' financial, compassionate, or other circumstances.

Application forms may be downloaded from the website or are available from the Conservatorium office.

Applications close on 3 February 2025.

Download a 2025 Bursary Application Form

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Conservatorium offers six competitive non-means-tested scholarships, as listed below.

The Scholarship recipient will receive one 30-minute lesson per week at the Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music for the duration of the conservatorium year. Such lessons will be delivered by a Conservatorium-employed teacher. Above-average progress is expected to be maintained throughout the year.

Enter now

Complete a 2026 Scholarship entry form online.
Applications close at 9 am on Monday, 1 September 2025.

The Scholarship concert will be held on Saturday, 20 September, from 10 am in the Chapel Theatre.

Please read the Scholarship Conditions of Entry (https://thecon.com.au/Scholarship-Conditions-of-Entry)

 

Entry guidelines

Jean Grace Gray Youth String Scholarship
  • No more than 18 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Candidates must perform two works of contrasting style by different composers
  • Total performance time must not exceed 15 minutes
  • Approximate AMEB Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Jeff & Hazel Lee Youth Piano Scholarship
  • No more than 18 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Candidates must perform two works of contrasting style by different composers
  • Total performance time must not exceed 15 minutes
  • Approximate AMEB Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music Youth Instrumental Scholarship
  • No more than 18 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Candidates must perform two works of contrasting style by different composers
  • Total performance time must not exceed 15 minutes
  • Approximate AMEB Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music Vocal Scholarship
  • No more than 25 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Candidates must perform two works of contrasting style by different composers by memory
  • Total performance time must not exceed 15 minutes
  • Approximate AMEB Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
Tamworth Regional Conservatorium of Music Junior Scholarship
  • Any instrument or voice type
  • No more than 12 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Candidates must perform two works of contrasting style by different composers
  • Total performance time must not exceed 10 minutes
  • Approximate AMEB Grade 2 or 3 (or equivalent)
  • Must have been enrolled in individual tuition at the Conservatorium since the beginning of Term 1, 2025
Daniel & Jo Sherwood Rural Scholarship
  • Any instrument or voice type
  • No more than 18 years of age by 31 December 2025
  • Must travel at least 45 km to have weekly face-to-face lessons at the Tamworth Conservatorium of Music
  • Candidates must perform two works of contrasting style by different composers
  • Total performance time must not exceed 15 minutes
  • Any grade
  • Must have been enrolled in individual tuition at the Conservatorium since the beginning of Term 1, 2025

A  Copyright Declaration Form must also accompany the scholarship application. Download a form from the OneMusic Australia website.