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Bob Balsillie Memorial Senior School Scholarship

Applications are open to new and existing students entering Year 10 annually. This scholarship is offered for a three year period from Year 10 until Year 12.

About the Bob Balsillie Memorial Scholarship

The late Mr Bob Balsillie was a dedicated and accomplished music teacher and much loved staff member of the College from 1991 to 2001.

This scholarship has been established by the Board of Directors to be awarded to a student entering Year 10 until Year 12 (3 years’ duration), to foster their special musical ability.

The scholarship recognises Bob Baillie’s significant leadership of the music program at Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege.

Scholarship benefits

• 50% remission of Tuition Fees
• Private Music lessons in auditioned instrument to the value of $2000 per annum
• The cost of the annual music camp (instrumental or choral depending on the Scholarship instrument)
• The cost of associated sheet music (up to a value of $200 per annum)
• The cost of examinations (for the Scholarship instrument)
• Eisteddfod entry for Scholarship instrument (up to $200 per annum).

Eligible Students

Applicants are required to have reached the specified minimum AMEB (or equivalent) grade for their instrument.

Category 1:

Orchestral String Instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) & Piano - Applicants should have reached Grade 5 AMEB or equivalent in their chosen instrument..

Category 2:

Wind Instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium) Percussion, Guitar & Singing - Applicants should have reached Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent in singing or their chosen instrument.

Category 3:

Specialty Instruments (Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Piccolo, Oboe, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Tuba, Bagpipes, Pipe Organ, Harp) - Applicants should have reached Grade 3 AMEB or equivalent in their chosen instrument.

The scholarship is awarded subject to audition, interview and the results of the ACER Scholarship Exam.

Recipient Expectations

The awardee of this scholarship will be required to perform at events as required by the Head of The Arts or Performance Music, participate in elective music, music extension and various College ensembles and maintain a high level of application in all subjects.

Audition

Short-listed applicants will be asked to audition at the College on Monday 24 February, 2025.

For the audition, applicants will be asked to perform two contrasting pieces with a total duration of 6 to 8 minutes. Aural ability, sight reading, sight singing and general knowledge of their chosen pieces will also be tested.

A short interview with the Principal of the College will directly follow the audition.

Applicants should provide their own accompanist. Should this be difficult due to distance, please contact the College.

Application Process

Registration for 2026 Scholarships is now open. Applications close midnight AEDST Tuesday 4 February 2025.

1. Submit online along with copies of evidence of the most recent and/or highest level of musical achievement in the chosen instrument and most recent school report.
2. Register for the . Scholarship applications close midnight AEDST Tuesday 4 February 2025. The cost of the ACER Scholarship Test is $140 per student.
3. Application and achievements will be reviewed by the Head of The Arts at Fairholme.
4. Students sit a scholarship exam held at Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege on Saturday 22 February 2025. 
5. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to audition at the College on Monday 24 February 2025
6. All applications reviewed by the Principal.
7. Successful applications will receive a letter of offer. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.
   

Additional notes:

The value and duration of all scholarships is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and all scholarships are a percentage of tuition only. The school requires that all applicants and their families support the College’s mission and ethos in full.

The College reserves the right not to offer a scholarship or scholarships at a particular Year level or within a specific category. When the scholarship is offered to the successful applicant it is a requirement that all of the usual enrolment fees are to be paid in full.

For further information, please contact our Head of Enrolments, Mrs Tina Hammond.

Head of Enrolments

Mrs Tina Hammond

T 07 4688 4635

E [email protected]

Register your interest in a 2026 Scholarship

Applications for our 2026 Scholarship Program open in late 2024.



Please provide your details to register your interest in a Â鶹ÊÓƵCollege Scholarship, and we will be in touch with further information.