The Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship
About the Scholarship
Applications for this annual scholarship are invited from government school students of VCE Music: Solo Performance.
The selection panel will consider applicants who can demonstrate a commitment to music in recent years and to a future career in music performance. The students’ study score for VCE Music: Solo Performance will be taken into consideration.
In 2010 the annual scholarship of $5,000 will contribute towards the cost of tertiary education in music performance.
About Margaret Schofield
This scholarship was established by the family of the late Margaret Schofield (at right) in recognition of her achievements as a musician and her commitment to music education and is coordinated by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA).
Margaret Schofield's life and career are recognised through this scholarship which has been established by her family in recognition of her achievements and commitment to the provision of educational opportunities for all.
The scholarship is open to students who have completed their VCE at a government secondary school and provides assistance in funding ongoing music study at a tertiary institution.
Margaret Schofi eld was one of Australia's leading pianists. Her distinguished career included performances as a soloist, accompanist and actively teaching the piano for almost 60 years.
She studied music at the University of Melbourne and in London where she gave recitals for the BBC. During the 1950s and 1960s she had regular concert tours in Australia with visiting overseas musicians, such as violinist Jean-Pierre Wallez, cellist Edmund Kurtz and soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.
In 1966 she was appointed Chief Study Teacher at the University of Melbourne Conservatorium. She lectured in accompanying and piano at the Melba Conservatorium, examined for the Australian Music Examinations Board and adjudicated at many eisteddfods and competitions.
In 1988 Margaret Schofield was awarded the OAM for her services to music and to the community. She continued to teach and play until almost 80 years of age.
2009 Scholarship winners
Luke Stevenson and Cheryl Durongpisitkul
Luke Stevenson with
scholarship trustees
Fiona and Andrew Cochrane
Luke Stevenson and Cheryl Durongpisitkul, two Victorian secondary students, were granted Margaret Schofield Music scholarships to assist them in their music performance studies in 2009.
Cheryl will study at the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts. Cheryl plays alto saxophone and jazz is her favourite genre of music.
Luke will study at The University of Melbourne, Music Faculty. He plays several instruments - violin, viola and piano and he also performed in two Season of Excellence concerts – as solo violinist and as part of a vocal group.
Applications
Application Form for 2010 Scholarship (DOC - 119KB)
Applications for the scholarship for 2010 should be forwarded to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) by Friday 30 October 2009.
