Excellence in Music Scholarships are available to current and prospective students entering Years 5 to 10 in 2028 who demonstrate exceptional talent in and commitment to Music and the Performing Arts.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements from AMEB examinations or equivalent (at the discretion of the Head of Music):
Wind, Brass, Percussion:
· Years 5-6: Grade 2
· Years 7-10: Grade 3
Strings:
· Years 5 -10: Grade 3
Piano:
· Years 5 -6: Grade 5
· Years 7-10: Grade 6
Voice:
· Years 5 -10: Grade 2
Applicants applying for Wind, Brass, Percussion or strings will be highly regarded.
Eligibility Requirements & Additional Information:
· Student must be an Australian citizen or permanent Australian resident.
· Applicants must complete a Music Scholarship Application Form (along with payment of non-refundable $100 inc. GST Application Fee) in full by 12:00pm on Friday 5th February 2027. No late or incomplete submissions will be accepted after this time.
The following information must accompany the Music Scholarship Application Form:
- 2 x most recent School Reports
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- Details of 2 x referees (not direct family members) that can be contacted by Alphington Grammar School
- Completion of handwritten candidate response form (available for download within the application form)
- Documentation that would support the applicant’s submission (evidence of meeting minimum requirements listed above, awards, reference letters, examples of participation etc).
· Short-listed applicants will be invited for an audition and personal interview with the Principal and the Head of Music and Performing Arts. Candidates should come prepared to talk about their skills and attributes, their interests, and their suitability for selection.
· Successful applicants will be offered a Scholarship expressed as a percentage of tuition fees only. Other fees and levies are excluded.
Music Scholarship holders are expected to:
- Continue their studies in the Performing Arts (Music) to Year 12
- Participate in two music ensembles annually and contribute to a full range of school performances and events
- Complete their education at Alphington Grammar School. Please refer to the AGS Scholarship Policy for further information.
The Music Scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the Principal. No correspondence pertaining to any individual’s application, or the award will be entered into once The School has made its decision. Alphington Grammar School reserves the right to withhold a Scholarship if no suitable candidate fulfils the criteria as deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee.
