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Positive Change Through Music
Bursaries
Bursaries are available to support musicians and their families who are facing financial hardship or find themselves in circumstances that would otherwise prevent them from engaging in musical activities at Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.
WollCon believes in positive change through music for all and every year WollCon provides a bursary assistance program to help enthusiastic, passionate and committed enrolees with their music lesson fees.
We acknowledge the support of the NSW Department of Education in supporting our Bursaries program.
Bursary Information
WollCon is committed to ensuring that financial hardship is never a barrier to music education. Our Bursary Program provides financial assistance to students and families who are experiencing financial difficulty and may otherwise be unable to continue their studies at WollCon.
Bursaries are intended to support participation in WollCon’s programs and activities (excluding Schools Music Program fees, even where those programs are delivered by WollCon staff).
While any currently enrolled student or regular participant in our Schools Music Program may apply, priority is given to those who can demonstrate financial need or are receiving income support.
We understand that discussing financial hardship can be difficult – all applications are treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Bursaries are available throughout the year, there are no deadlines for bursary applications, with outcomes communicated within 10 days of submission (and prior to the forthcoming term wherever possible).
If awarded, a bursary will typically provide up to 25% off WollCon tuition fees and will remain in place until the end of the academic year. Applications may be renewed annually.
As funding is limited, bursaries are offered at WollCon’s discretion and may not be available once allocated funds are exhausted.
To apply, please complete the Bursary Application Form below.
Eligibility & T&Cs
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Bursary Application Terms and Conditions
- All applications will be reviewed and assessed by WollCon, and decisions will be at the discretion of WollCon.
- A bursary is available to cover a maximum of 25% of the cost of a single tuition program of study at WollCon.
- Students are eligible for bursary assistance if financial difficulty can be demonstrated. WollCon does not set a family income limit; as to do so would take no account of an individual family’s circumstances. It is up to the applicant to make a reasonable and appropriate case for financial support.
- The decision to award a bursary will be made based on the following criteria;
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- Demonstrated financial need and,
- Demonstrated commitment to the music lesson or tuition (if the student is an existing WollCon student, references may be sought from the student’s teacher. If you are new to the Con you can provide an appropriate reference from another music teacher or school teacher).
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- WollCon reserves the right to withdraw a bursary should the student’s commitment drop below the expected standard,
- Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. All applicants will receive written notice of the outcome of their application. All decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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