Call for Applications

OLDER PEOPLE WHO LOVE SINGING (OWLS) SCHOLARSHIP 2025

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What is OWLS?

The OWLS Scholarship is worth $1000 and aims to provide support to a mature-aged singer. It is open to all Victorian residents 32 years and older.

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Singers with any level of experience may apply, but the applicant must not be or have been a professional singer or voice teacher.

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The scholarship money must be spent on lessons/workshops/courses pertaining to singing (e.g., voice lessons, languages, body-awareness techniques).

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The OWLS scholarship is made possible through the generous donation of an ANATS member.

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How to enter:

Your application should consist of:

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• A letter of application (approx. 300 words) detailing why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship and including a budget outlining how funding would be spent.

 

• A link to a video recording of the applicant singing two contrasting songs or song excerpts.

  • The video recording can be of the applicant singing unaccompanied OR using a backing track OR live accompaniment. Given that the panel’s decision rests mainly on this recording, it should be of a reasonable technical standard to do the applicant justice. (The recording shall be uploaded as a private video on YouTube and the link provided with the Application letter).

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Applications close on 9th of May, 2025.

To submit your letter and video link, email jsan@unimelb.edu.au

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post to ANATS Victorian Chapter

229 Booran Road, Caulfield South VIC 3162.

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The assessment process:

Applications will be viewed by a panel of three, comprising two members of the Victorian Chapter committee of ANATS Ltd and one independent industry professional who is not a member / independent of ANATS Ltd.

 

The criteria upon which the selection will be made are:

• The applicant’s vocal ability, musicality and expressivity as evident in the performance.

• The merit of the study plan and budget outlined by the applicant.

 

All applicants will be notified of the outcome within two weeks of the closing date of applications.

 

The successful recipient must submit an acquittal detailing how the money has been spent within 12 months of award of the Scholarship.