| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Saturday 14 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Residency | Australian Citizen |
| What best describes me | Graduate |
| Level of study | Postgraduate |
| Degree | All |
| College | College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities |
| Type of scholarship | High achiever/academic, Study abroad and exchange |
The Athol Lykke Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies in Music was established in 1956 at the University of Adelaide by a gift from a group of Donors to commemorate the work of Athol Lykke. The scholarship supports graduates of the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Adelaide University to pursue an advanced program of study in music gaining musical knowledge and experience overseas.
For more information contact:
Student Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Value: $5,000 per year
Eligibility
To be eligible for the grant, applicants must:
- Be a graduate in music of the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia or Adelaide University
- Undertaking an advanced program of study to gain musical knowledge and experience in Great Britain or Ireland and/or if permitted by Adelaide University, in practical training in Europe, Canada, USA or Australia
- Provide documentary evidence of the advanced program of study, such as itinerary, details of the advanced program of study and the budget at the time of application
Selection criteria
Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:
- Academic merit (GPA)
- Purpose of the proposed study and likely benefit of the study to the graduate
- Answers to questions on the application form
- Preference will be given to graduates of not more than five years standing by the closing date for applications
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
- Should the recipient of a Scholarship not proceed with the study as planned, then the Scholarship amount must be repaid to the University in full within 3 months after the date of the planned travel
- Students receiving other Adelaide University Scholarships may apply for this Scholarship
- For graduates who are not currently studying at Adelaide University, please email scholarships@adelaideuni.edu.au for application details
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