Bursary application form

The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra is committed to ensuring that talented young musicians who wish to further their engagement with historically informed performance are able to do so, regardless of their geographic location or financial circumstances. With very generous support from private donors we are able to provide a limited number of bursaries for eligible applicants to attend the Young Mannheim Symphonists National and/or State Academies.

There are two types of bursary:

  • Travel & Accommodation Bursary

  • Participation Fee Bursary

It is possible to apply for both bursaries. The bursaries are assessed by a panel from the Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra Management Team on a needs basis. The amount of each bursary is dependent on the circumstances of the applicant. All information provided on this Bursary Application Form is confidential.

Closing date for bursary applications: midnight on Sunday 1 December. Applicants will be notified if their bursary application was successful together as soon as possible.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a bursary you must demonstrate financial need and be:

  • a dependent or semi-dependent student; in which case your parent or guardian income will affect whether you can receive a bursary and how much you can receive. You will be required to submit your family’s tax income statements.

  • an independent student; in which case you support yourself fully and your own income will affect whether you receive a bursary and how much you can receive. You will be required to submit your tax income statements and/or Government Study Assist information.

  • no longer a student; in which case your own income will affect whether you receive a bursary and how much you can receive. You will be required to submit your tax income statements.

Please upload your statement and/or supporting documents for your bursary application via this link.


Sibling Discount

The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra is happy to support siblings attending Young Mannheim Symphonists programs. To be eligible for a 25% sibling discount, both siblings must be successful applicants and attending the same course(s).