Central Coast Branches of Bendigo Bank are helping support the next generation of local musicians with the launch of the 2025 Bendigo Bank Schools Scholarship in partnership with Central Coast Conservatorium of Music.
The $18,000 scholarship will help financially support up to 20 local school students who are enrolled in the Central Coast Conservatorium’s Schools Program.
“As a community bank we look to support the whole community and spread our support across many sectors. The arts is an area we have supported over the years but we were looking to do more, knowing the Conservatorium was a Central Coast icon which works with many local schools providing lessons and backing local musicians,” said Michael Bell, Franchise Group CEO of Bendigo Bank, Community Bank Branches East Gosford, Lisarow & Kincumber.
“The opportunity to partner with Central Coast Con and their Schools Scholarship program allowed the bank’s funding to assist talented students to further enhance their music ability that may not otherwise have had the opportunity for extra tutoring.”
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Schools Scholarship is for enthusiastic students currently enrolled in its School Program, and will offer up to $900 per student in fee relief over one year in 2025.
As part of the Schools Program, the students will be invited to participate in one-to-one music lessons, music theory classes and to join one of the Conservatorium’s flagship wind ensembles.
“Thanks to the generous support of Bendigo Bank, Community Bank Branches East Gosford, Lisarow & Kincumber we are able to continue to support our talented School Program musicians, and offer them the opportunity to expand their learning, join our flagship ensembles and develop their musical horizons,” said Central Coast Conservatorium of Music CEO, Dr Lisa Barnes.
About the Schools Scholarship
The Schools Program involves engagement in a combination of one-to-one lessons, musicianship classes and Conservatorium ensembles including the Symphonic Wind Orchestra and Primary Wind Ensemble.
“This comprehensive approach to learning offers what we believe is the optimal instrumental music education available on the Central Coast, giving school children the very best chance to excel as a student musician whilst engaging socially with other like minded individuals,” said Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Artistic Director, Patrick Brennan.
Who can apply?
The Bendigo Bank Schools Scholarship is for enthusiastic students currently enrolled in the Central Coast Conservatorium Schools Programs. Students who will be in years 5-7 in 2025 are invited to apply for these scholarships.
Applications are now open until SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER.
Applicants are required to complete the online application form and upload their audition video in the link provided on the form.
