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Scholarship · 2026 application cycle

Albert H Maggs Composition Award

The University of Melbourne

Composition commission for a composer resident in Australia for at least two years to create a substantial new musical work.

AustraliaOct 12, 2026Last source check Aug 24, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

Up to AUD 20,000, comprising AUD 8,000 initially, AUD 8,000 after submission of the commissioned composition, and reimbursement up to AUD 4,000 toward performance costs.

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Eligibility

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  • Must be a composer resident in Australia for at least two years immediately before the application deadline. Applicants do not need to be University of Melbourne students or alumni. Selection is based on a score and matching recording of one composition written in the previous three years.
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Required documents

  1. Matching recording
  2. Composition score

Application steps

  1. Confirm at least two years of Australian residency immediately before the deadline.

  2. Prepare a score and matching recording of one composition written in the last three years.

  3. Submit the official online application by 12 October 2026.

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Application steps

  1. Confirm at least two years of Australian residency immediately before the deadline.
  2. Prepare a score and matching recording of one composition written in the last three years.
  3. Submit the official online application by 12 October 2026.

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