Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship
Supporting excellence in male Australian Opera
The Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship provides support for male opera singers to help them further their cultural education. It is awarded every 2 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 male Australian citizens who shall be adjudged of outstanding ability and promise as a male Operatic Singer".
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for this award, you must be a male Australian citizen between the ages of 18 and 30 at the closing date of entries.
The scholarship’s value
As a guide, the recipient of the 2006 Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship received $15,000 in two instalments of $7,500 over two years.
How to apply
The application form for the 2010 Sir Robert Askin Travelling Scholarship is not yet available. You can download the 2008 application form here.
You can also email trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au to register for a 2010 application form.
Previous Winners
Trust congratulates the 2008 winner, Mr Derek Welton, who is using the scholarship to further his studies in Europe.
Further information
Trust is the trustee for the Sir Robert Askin Operatic Travelling Scholarship.
| For more information about the scholarship, please contact Petrea Salter, Cauz Group Pty Limited, on (02) 9144 2415 or trustawards@cauzgroup.com.au |
