Alphington Grammar School

Scholarship Application: Music

Applications close on Friday 16 March, 2018 at 4:00pm Scholarships may be awarded to students who display exceptional talent in, and commitment to, the Performing Arts (Music). Students entering Year 7 to Year 10 Levels in 2019 are eligible to apply for these scholarships. It is an expectation that scholarship recipients will continue their studies in music in Year 12. Scholarships range as a percentage of School tuition costs for varying periods of time commencing in 2019. The amount will be determined on a case by case basis for each individual applicant. Please note: All consumables are payable at the relevant cost. All applicants must submit a formal application to the Principal by the above date to be considered for the award. No correspondence pertaining to any individual’s application or the award will be entered into once the School has made its decision.

Alphington Grammar School reserves the right to withhold a scholarship if no suitable candidate fulfils the criteria as deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee.

Successful Applicants will be short-listed for a personal interview with the Principal and Head of Performing Arts. Music Requirements Year 5 Learning an instrument for at least 2 years Year 7 Cello, piano, flute, clarinet, violin, saxophone – Grade 3 AMEB or equivalent All other instruments – Grade 2 AMEB or equivalent Year 10 Cello, piano, flute, clarinet, violin, saxophone – Grade 6 AMEB or equivalent All other instruments – Grade 4 AMEB or equivalent

1. Applicant’s Personal Particulars Surname: _______________________________ First Name: ______________________ Date of Birth: ______ / ______ / ______ Gender: Male Female Current School: __________________________________________________________ ____________________________________ Academic Year in 2019: _______________ Home Address: __________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Mother/Guardian 1 Name: _________________________________________________ Father/Guardian 2 Name: __________________________________________________ Phone (Home): ___________________________ Mobile: _________________________ Email Address: ___________________________________________________________

2. Applicant’s Academic Record

(External applicants should attach most recent school reports and any other visual aids that assist their application. Should you require additional space to respond, please attach additional pages to application form).

2.1 What are your best subjects at school and why?

2.2 What are your career ambitions?

3. Performing Arts Involvement Describe your involvement in The Arts (Music): 3.1 At school (e.g. formal productions and concerts)

3.2 Outside school (e.g. club / state commitments and performances)

3.3 Awards and / or Recognition Please detail any special achievements that may be relevant to your application (e.g. awards, inclusion in major productions and exams)

4. Applicants should include a personal statement of up to 300 words outlining their skills, attribute and reasons for applying for the scholarship (handwritten).

5. Should Alphington Grammar School require more information, my selected referees who you may contact are: 5.1 Name:__________________________________________________________________

Relationship:_____________________________________________________________

Contact Number:__________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________

5.2 Name:__________________________________________________________________

Relationship:_____________________________________________________________

Contact Number:__________________________________________________________

Email:___________________________________________________________________

6. Declaration: To the best of my belief, the information in this application is accurate and true. Name of Applicant: __________________________________________________ Please Print

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________Date: ____ / ____ / ____ Parent of Applicant: __________________________________________________ Please Print

Signature of Parent: ___________________________ Date: ____ / ____ / ____