Bendigo Community Bank Branches on the Central Coast are supporting the next generation of local musicians with the launch of the 2025 Bendigo Community Bank Schools Scholarship in partnership with Central Coast Conservatorium of Music.
The $18,000 scholarship will be shared among 20 local school students who are enrolled in the Central Coast Conservatorium’s Schools Program.
Michael Bell, Franchise Group CEO of Bendigo Bank, Community Bank Branches East Gosford, Lisarow & Kincumber said: “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 many years – but we were looking to do more, recognising that the Conservatorium is a Central Coast icon which works with many local schools providing lessons and to back local musicians.
“The opportunity to partner with Central Coast Con and their Schools Scholarship program means that funding is now available to assist talented students to further enhance their musical ability that may not otherwise have had the opportunity for additional 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 Community Bank Branches East Gosford, Lisarow & Kincumber, we are now 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 Community 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.
