The Margaret Schofield Memorial Scholarship
About the Scholarship
Applications for this annual scholarship are invited from government school students of VCE Music Performance and/or VCE Music Investigation - as a soloist for both.
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 Performance and/or VCE Music Investigation will be taken into consideration.
In 2012 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 Schofield 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.
2012 Scholarship winners
Joshua Hooke and Emily Sheppard, two Victorian secondary students, were granted Margaret Schofield Music scholarships to assist them in their music performance studies in 2012.
Emily attended the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School. She has been playing the violin since she was five years old. During her secondary school years she was fortunate enough to take lessons with some renowned violinists and developed a special interest in contemporary music. This year she is studying at the Australian National Academy of Music.
Joshua attended Wonthaggi Secondary College. Joshua is a pianist and is interested in performing, composing and conducting. As well as playing as a soloist he enjoys ensemble work where he also plays bass trombone and percussion. This year he is in the Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Melbourne.
Emily Sheppard and Joshua Hooke
with trustees Andrew and Fiona Cochrane
Joshua Hooke and Emily Sheppard
Applications
The application form for 2013 will be available soon. Deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 October.