Elizabeth Pearse Music Scholarship

If all the below statements describe you and your current situation, you can apply for this scholarship:

• I am an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or holder of a permanent visa; and
• I am or intend to enrol full time in PhD, or Master of Philosophy with Music as my specialist area of study

If you are a successful applicant of this scholarship you will receive $8,000 paid in two equal instalments after census date of Study Period 2 and Study Period 1 the following year. Please allow up to 6 weeks after census date for payment.

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:

• A copy of your academic transcript;
• Abstract of research project, including summary of how your project relates to Music;
• A copy of your curriculum vitae; and
• Email from supervisor confirming their support of the scholarship application.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquiries as to the applicant’s good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorisation for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant’s academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

Your application is checked for completeness and eligibility, and you will receive an email confirmation it has been received. After the closing date it will be individually assessed and put forward to a selection committee who will rank your application against others who have applied. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process.

Introduction

This scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of the late Mrs Elizabeth Pearse to fund the study of music at Masters or PhD level

This scholarship is subject to the provisions of James Cook University’s Coursework Scholarships, Bursaries and Grants Policy..

Value of the Scholarship

If you are a successful applicant of this scholarship you will receive $8,000 paid in two equal instalments after census date of Study Period 2 and Study Period 1 the following year. Please allow up to 6 weeks after census date for payment.

Eligibility Criteria

The Elizabeth Pearse Music Scholarship will be open to competition among applicants who:

• Are domestic students, i.e. Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa; and
• Are or intend to enrol full time in PhD, or Master of Philosophy with Music as their specialist area of study

Selection Criteria

The Selection Criteria are:

• Relatedness of project to the field of music (50%);
• Academic merit / research record (30%);
• Whether the candidate has, or will receive, any other financial assistance during their studies (20%).

Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted on the official application form no later than the date set by the Selection Committee for the year in which the award is to be made.

Applicants must submit with the official form, where appropriate:

• A copy of your academic transcript;
• Abstract of research project, including summary of how your project relates to Music;
• A copy of your curriculum vitae; and
• Email from supervisor confirming their support of the scholarship application.

The applicant authorises the Selection Committee to make such enquiries as to the applicant’s good character and suitability to receive the scholarship, which includes authorisation for the Selection Committee to examine the applicant’s academic record, and seek opinions from relevant members of the academic staff of this University or any other academic institution.

Selection Process

The award of the scholarship shall be made in the absolute discretion of the Selection Committee, which shall comprise:

• Advancement nominee (chair),
• Associate Dean of Research Education from relevant College applicants are enrolled; and
• Associate Dean of Research from relevant College applicants are enrolled.

NOTE: Supervisors of applicants cannot be on the selection panel, if position of ADRE or ADR is an applicants’ primary or secondary supervisor, an alternative nominee will need to be provided by Chair.

Ongoing Eligibility

• The recipient must maintain satisfactory progress reports.
• The College of Arts, Society & Education will review and confirm all matters regarding ongoing eligibility; and
• Where the recipient fails to meet this requirement evidence of special circumstances contributing to the performance must be provided to the Selection Committee for consideration of ongoing eligibility.
• The recipient of the scholarship shall continue to receive the award on condition that in the opinion of the Selection Committee, and on advice from the head of the school in which the recipient is undertaking a course of study, that the recipient maintains a satisfactory level of performance.  Where it is determined that the level of academic performance is unsatisfactory the Selection Committee may in its absolute discretion cancel the award or suspend the award for such time as it may determine and/or until academic performance is considered satisfactory.  Where an award is cancelled pursuant to the provisions to this clause it may, for the remainder of the term for which the original holder would have been entitled to it, be awarded to another suitable candidate.

Conditions of the Scholarship

• At the end of the academic year, a written report must be submitted to the scholarships office, the template will be sent to you.
• If the recipient defers their study, the recipient will no longer be eligible for the award. Where an award is terminated pursuant to this provision it may be awarded to another suitable applicant.
• If the holder of an award fails to comply with any of these provisions or any provision relating to a particular award or with any conditions imposed under these provisions or the provisions relating to a particular award, the Council may terminate the award or withhold any further emoluments or take such action as it may deem necessary to enforce compliance with the provision or performance of the condition by the holder.
• A student may lodge a request for review of decision in accordance with the provisions of the  Student Appeals Policy.
• The requirements of the Scholarship shall not make the awarding of the Scholarship conditional upon the recipient providing unremunerated services or products to the donor.
• In the event that the recipient suspends their study, the scholarship shall be suspended.

Administration of the Scholarship

• The scholarship shall be administered by the Scholarships Office, on behalf of the Selection Committee.
• The funds of the scholarship shall be held in an account in the name of the University and shall be administered by the officer of the University charged with administering the scholarship.
• Where there is a fund maintaining the award, the annual value of the award shall be approximately equal to the annual income from the fund.
• Income from a fund not expended on the award which it maintains, shall be added to and become part of the fund.
• Where an award provides some benefit to the recipient from a body external to the University, or an obligation upon a body external to the University, the University, its servants and agents, shall not be liable for that benefit or obligation.

Please refer to Glossary of Terms