Valasi Bleazard Memorial Scholarship in Music 2026 in University of Newcastle

This scholarship is in memory of Miss Valasi Bleazard, late of Lorn in Maitland, who died at the age of 90 at Faleula Methodist Campus in Western Samoa. She was born at Satupaitea in Western Samoa to Methodist Missionaries, hence her princess Christian name. During her adulthood here she had been a teacher of the Piano. Being born in Western Samoa, she was laid to rest in befitting manner at Vaega Satupaitea. This scholarship is to assist a second year female student studying at the University of Newcastle's Conservatorium of Music.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 8, 2026
• Value$7,500
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of Newcastle
• City to studyNew South Wales
• School to studyUniversity of Newcastle
• Course to studyMusic and Drama , Performing Arts Management and Practice
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $7,500 and will be paid as a lump sum.

Payments are typically received 2–3 weeks after the semester census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.

Requirements

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

• Be enrolled in 2nd year of the B Music and Performing Arts program with University of Newcastle.
• Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
• Demonstrate academic achievement by having a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher in your current program.
• Be female
• Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
• Preference may be given to applicants experiencing educational disadvantage such as carer or sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, a long term medical condition/disability, geographic, or Indigenous Australian, or Refugee status.

Selection Process

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents.

Educational disadvantage may be taken into account and given preference for this scholarship.

Application Documents

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

• A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how this scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are submitting for.

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Application Deadline

February 8, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Newcastle on applications.newcastle.edu.au to apply

Foe more information on how to apply visit University of Newcastle scholarship webpage