Bursaries

Apply for a Bursary

Hume Conservatorium offers annual bursaries as a form of financial relief for parents and self-funding students. We also offer scholarships which are awarded on the basis of student ability and potential. You cannot receive both a scholarship and a bursary.
A Bursary is normally available to existing students who have been learning an instrument or attending vocal lessons.
If a student has not been studying with Hume Conservatorium and a case can be made for the existence of extenuating circumstances, a bursary may be offered. Such instances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Hume Conservatorium Management Committee and a bursary may be offered at the Committee’s discretion.
Bursaries are intended to support continuing study, bursaries are normally offered for future study does not apply to past bills. However, a bursary can also be offered for fee relief for current fees on the grounds of demonstrated hardship (subject to funding), especially where serious circumstances have arisen unexpectedly.
All bursary applications are means-tested. A Tax Assessment Return Notice and/or Centrelink payment summaries must be presented as proof of total gross income for 2022/2023.
Additional family members may also be eligible for a bursary; however, this will be at the discretion of the Committee.
If an applicant is under 18 years of age, they will be considered to be financially dependent and the application will be assessed on parental income. This also applies to any applicant over 18 years of age who is still considered to be financially dependent on parent/s.
The information you supply will help determine your eligibility for financial assistance and will be strictly confidential.
The applicant must meet the Bursary Conditions as specified in the attached form. Please read the attached form carefully and ensure that you provide all the necessary details and information as requested.
A successful applicant, accompanied by a parent, may be required to attend an interview.

FAQ's

How much will I recieve?

Most bursaries are Half-Fee Bursaries. This means that the bursary will cover half of your one-to-one lesson fees each year. This equates to around $800 per year for 40min lessons at the Hume Conservatorium.
The Conservatorium may, in its discretion, also award a half bursary for ensemble participation in addition to tuition fee relief.

Apply for a bursary

You may be required to meet with the Hume Conservatorium CEO to discuss your application after lodging this form. You will be notified once an outcome has been determined.

Applicant Details

Full Name

Address

Phone

Student Details

Student Name

Date of Birth

Are there other students in your family? If yes please list their names.

Is the Student Currently Enrolled

Yes No

Total number of terms enrolled (If Applicable)

What instrument or course do you require the bursary for?

Teacher Name (If already enrolled)

Ensemble Enrolment

Financial Information

Do you receive Centrelink Benefits

Yes No

Type of benefit recieved

Please attach a statement of benefits

Do you wish to apply for a low income/temporary Financial Hardship Bursary

Yes No

Parent/Guardian (Combined Household Income)

Number of dependant children

Student Income (If applicable)

Please attach tax notices/assessment for the last financial year

Additional Information

Are there any special circumstances that we should take into consideration?

I am the parent/guardian of the child in this application and certify that the information set out in this statement and attachments are to the best of my personal knowledge true and correct.

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