Geoffrey Whitelaw Jazz Brass Scholarship

Geoffrey Whitelaw Jazz Brass Scholarship

Sir John Monash Scholarship for Distinction

At Monash we like to reward our talented musicians. The Geoffrey Whitelaw Jazz Brass Scholarship is awarded to a commencing Bachelor of Music student at Monash who plays a brass instrument (trumpet or trombone). You must specialise in jazz performance and demonstrate outstanding abilities through academic achievement and an audition.

Applications

No application required

Total scholarship value

$6000

Number offered

One per year

Bachelor of Music (Honours)

Natasha

As a music student, receiving a scholarship has allowed me to become a more self-sufficient musician. It's contributed to a better home setup and equipment to help me learn better. From this I've gained invaluable knowledge about content producing, which will help me towards my future job.

Am I eligible?

You must be one of the following:

  • An Australian citizen
  • A New Zealand citizen
  • Australian permanent resident
  • Australian humanitarian visa holder

You must meet the following criteria:

  • Enrolled in a first year Bachelor of Music degree in the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance
  • Specialising in jazz performance
  • Play a brass instrument (trumpet or trombone)

Benefits

$6000 paid for one year only

Number offered

One per year

Selection criteria

Based on a combination of academic achievement and an interview/audition.

To retain this scholarship:

  • You must maintain satisfactory academic performance as determined by the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.
  • If the original recipient is not enrolled in a Performance Unit in semester 2, the remaining scholarship ($3000) can be awarded to another recipient.

How to apply

  • No application required. Eligible students will be invited to an audition/interview by the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance and will be automatically assessed for this scholarship.
  • This scholarship cannot be deferred.

Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.