Scholarships

Angela Lakin Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Sunday 15 March 2026
Total value $3,000
Duration 1 semester
Residency Australian Permanent Resident, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder
What best describes me New student, Current student
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music (Advanced)
College College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Type of scholarship Person With a disability

The Angela Lakin Scholarship was established in 1970 by friends of the late Angela Lakin (1943-1969) to commemorate her remarkable achievements in music. Blind from birth, Angela overcame significant challenges graduated with an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Music from the University of Adelaide in 1966, amongst other musical achievements.

The scholarship supports music students with a physical disability at the School of Performing Arts and Elder Conservatorium of Music.

For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au

Value: $3,000 paid in one instalment

Eligibility

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking the Bachelor of Music or Bachelor of Music (Advanced) on a full time or part time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place, OR 
  • Be a student of the Centre for Young Musicians in the Open Music Academy of the Elder Conservatorium of Music
  • Have a physical disability (if an undergraduate student of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, be registered with Access and Inclusion)
  • Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Demonstrate you are in financial need*
    * Applicants must demonstrate financial need and provide supporting documentary evidence at the time of application, e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits, or other details of their financial circumstances.
    * Evidence of Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) application or approval does not demonstrate financial need. 

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Financial need
  • Musical merit
  • Answers to questions on the application form

Important information

  • You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible to apply
  • The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
  • Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this scholarship
  • If you are a student of the Centre for Young Musicians in the Open Music Academy of the Elder Conservatorium of Music please contact the Coursework Scholarships and Prizes Office for application details. 

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