Scholarships

Ellen Sauer Scholarship

Applications open Monday 19 January 2026
Applications close Saturday 14 March 2026
Total value $6,000
Duration 2 years
Residency Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, Australian Permanent Resident
What best describes me New student, Current student
Level of study Undergraduate
Degree Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music (Honours)
College College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
Type of scholarship Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic

The Ellen Sauer Scholarship was established at the University of Adelaide by Marion Musgrave de Boehme in 1997 to support undergraduate students who are undertaking study in piano, an orchestral instrument or vocal studies in the Elder Conservatorium of Music.

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

Value: $3,000 per year to be paid in two equal instalments.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be undertaking a Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Performance, Bachelor of Music majoring in Jazz Performance, Bachelor of Music (Honours) majoring in Classical Performance or Bachelor of Music (Honours) majoring in Jazz Performance and specialising in piano, an orchestral instrument or vocal studies
  • Be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand Citizen or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
  • Be enrolled on a full time basis in a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • 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.

Selection criteria

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

  • Academic merit (GPA or ATAR)
  • Financial need
  • 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

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