Philanthropy

 

Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship

Supporting excellence in Australian ballet

The Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship provides support for ballet artists to help them further their cultural education.  It is awarded every two years for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas.

The scholarship was established "for the furtherance of culture and the advancement of education in Australia and elsewhere to be awarded to Australian citizens who shall be adjudged of outstanding ability and promise in Ballet."

Are you eligible?
To be eligible for this award, you must be an Australian citizen aged 17 years to 29 years at the closing date of entries.

The scholarship’s value
The Trust Company as Trustee is pleased to offer three scholarships of $20,000 each for the Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship 2010 to be paid in two instalments of $10,000 over two years.

How to apply
Applications the Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship 2012 will be available in late 2012.

To be placed on the database for a notification of applications opening, please email your details to trustawards@thetrustcompany.com.au,with the subject line stating the award name.

Previous Winner
The Trust Company congratulates the 2008 winner,  Ms Jessica Fyfre, who is using the scholarship to continue her studies with The Australian Ballet School.

Further information

As trustee with logo The Trust Company is the trustee for the award.
For more information contact Christina Piazza, Scholarships and Awards Coordinator on 1800 622 812 or trustawards@thetrustcompany.com.au