University of Melbourne Cutler Scholarship and Cutler Prize 2024/25

About the Scholarship:

The Director of the Victorian College of the Arts shall determine the awarding of student prizes or scholarships for achievement; these prizes and scholarships shall be known as the "Cutler Prize" or the "Cutler Scholarship." A new Bachelor of Fine Arts student will receive funding from the Cutler Scholarship. Up to eight VCA students will receive funding each year from the Cutler Prizes.

Eligibility Criteria for the Cutler Scholarship and Cutler Prize:

• Students need to be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in Music in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
• The Cutler Scholarship (AUD 10,000) will support an incoming Bachelor of Fine Arts student.  The Cutler Prizes (AUD 2,500 each) will support up to 8 VCA students annually.
• Students need to be classified as Domestic/International fee-paying students.

Selection Criteria:

Nominations are made by the Head of the discipline in consultation with academic staff. The Dean will approve the recipients.

Application Process:

No application is required. Students will be automatically considered for this award upon enrollment with the university.

Value of the Scholarship:

Up to AUD 10,000 towards tuition fee.