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THE KERRY ALLEN OAM VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP

Kerry Allen OAM was a dedicated Canberra Grammar School educator from 1978 to 2013 who had a passion for all things music and singing. The Kerry Allen OAM  Vocal Scholarship will be established to carry on Kerry’s legacy and to extend opportunities to young students who share her passion and gift for music and singing.

The Kerry Allen OAM Vocal Scholarship is designed to provide primary-aged students with financial support to explore and extend their gift in singing, with priority given to students with a financial disadvantage.

The Scholarship is awarded to the successful candidate for a three-year period, subject to annual review.

All applicants must:

  • Be in Year 5 at the time of commencement
  • Be a student at, or be prepared to be a student at Canberra Grammar School; and
  • Undertake an interview and audition.

    If successful, Vocal Scholars will be required to:

    • Attend a weekly vocal lesson
    • Participate in Chorale as required; and
    • Sing as required for special occasions.

    Limitations to the above bursary:

    • The Kerry Allen OAM Vocal Scholarship may not be awarded, entirely at the schools discretion if there is no suitable applicant identified
    • Costs for vocal books / resources are not covered by the Scholarship; and
    • Fees for enrolment in examinations / eisteddfod / piano accompanist if required are not covered by the Scholarship.

    Please email the Music Department at music@cgs.act.edu.au to apply or if you have further questions.