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Scholarships

Organ

The St Stephen’s Organ Scholarship offers an unparalleled opportunity for a talented young organist to develop their performance skills significantly during the period of their academic studies. St Stephen’s Uniting Church contains one of the finest organs in Sydney, providing a superb facility for public performances; and there are many opportunities for the Organ Scholar to develop a reputation as a performer of distinction.
The Organ Scholar's duties include acting as an Assistant Organist to a full-time professional Director of Music - accompanying the choir in regular services, concerts, and professional engagements. The Organ Scholar receives a financial award each year. In addition to this stipend, there may be other opportunities and benefits available.
Past Organ Scholars have gone on to further studies in Europe and Australia, and to professional careers in Sydney and elsewhere.
It is expected that applicants for this scholarship will be students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will have an excellent academic record. Applicants are expected to provide a Resume, complete an audition with the St Stephen’s Director of Music and be interviewed by the Minister at St Stephen’s.
Jazz
Vocal and instrumental scholarships are advertised and awarded to students studying at The Sydney Conservatorium or equivalent.
​A passion for jazz is essential.

Vocal/Choral

The St Stephen’s Vocal Scholarships provide opportunities for exceptional young vocal performers to develop their performance skills during their time of academic studies. Four scholarships are provided each year for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass singers.
The Vocal Scholars’ duties include accompanying the St Stephen’s Uniting Church Choir in regular services, concerts, and professional engagements. The Church Choir is a highly esteemed choir of professional and volunteer choristers; and opportunities abound for solo performances, small ensemble singing as well as participation in larger choral works. Vocal Scholars are assisted to develop their reputations as extraordinary and versatile performers.
Past Vocal Scholars have gone on to further studies in Europe and Australia, and to professional careers as recitalists and operatic performers in Sydney and elsewhere.
It is expected that applicants for this scholarship will be students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and will have an excellent academic record. Applicants are expected to provide a Resume, complete an audition with the St Stephen’s Director of Music and be interviewed by the Minister at St Stephen’s.

Applying for a choral scholarship​​

Scholarships are usually advertised and awarded at the beginning of each year. Applicants are usually students at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music or the equivalent. 
Applications can be made by email contact:
The Choral Director - [email protected]
The Music Director - MQuarmby
or
The Jazz Coordinator - [email protected]
​Applicants should expect to provide their Resume, complete an audition with the Choral Director and the Director of Music or the Jazz Coordinator, and be interviewed by a Minister of St Stephen's Uniting Church.