The Marjorie Milliken Music Scholarship
Marjorie Milliken
Marjorie MillikenMarjorie Milliken was a student of Fairholme College between 1942-1948, and was appointed as Head Girl in her final year of schooling. This scholarship has been established by the Board of Directors and the Fairholme Old Girls Association to be awarded to a Year 7 or 8 student each year, to foster their special musical ability. The scholarship recognises Marjorie Milliken’s support of Fairholme College and its music program over many years. Furthermore it celebrates her work in Queensland schools which has nurtured and developed musical talent and enjoyment.
The scholarship is awarded subject to audition, interview and the results of the ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research) scholarship exam. It covers 50% of tuition fees up to and including Year 12, music lessons by specialist Fairholme staff, the cost of the annual music camp, music books and examinations such as those undertaken by the AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board).
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.
Short-listed applicants will be asked to audition at the College on the day before the written ACER scholarship exam. Applicants should have reached grade 4 AMEB or equivalent in their chosen instrument. For audition applicants will be asked to perform 2 contrasting pieces with a total duration of 5 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 for this scholarship is a 2 step process:
- On-line registration for the ACER scholarship exam and;
- Submission of the music scholarship application form 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.
Download application form Music Scholarship Application Form (350KB PDF Application for 2014 Scholarship)
Complete and return to
Mrs Emily Veal
Enrolments Officer
Fairholme College
PO Box 688 Toowoomba Q 4350
T 07 4688 4635
E emily.veal@fairholme.qld.edu.au
The Principal reserves the right not to award a scholarship in any year.
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