SIR JOHN MONASH MONASH JAZZ MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR DISTINCTION

LOCATION: Australia

A $6000 award for outstanding Monash music students specialising in jazz. This scholarship is established from funds received from an anonymous donor.

ELIGIBILITY:

You must be one of the following: An Australian citizen, A New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, an Australian humanitarian visa holder, and an International student

You must meet the following criteria:

Commencing or continuing music performance, student enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.

Specializing in jazz.

Selection Criteria

Based on a combination of academic performance and previous musical performance as determined by the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.

Performance at an interview or audition.

Continuing students must have achieved a minimum of a distinction grade average (70%) in their principal music study.

How to apply

No application is required.

Eligible students will be invited to an audition/interview by the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance and will be automatically assessed for this scholarship.

This scholarship cannot be deferred.

Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.

To retain this scholarship:

You must maintain satisfactory academic performance as determined by the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music and Performance.

If the original recipient is not enrolled in a performance unit in semester 2, the remaining scholarship ($3000) can be awarded to another recipient.

BENEFIT:

Benefits: $6000 per annum (48 credit points of study) paid for a maximum of one year only.

Number offered: One scholarship available per year

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2027 STANFORD UNIVERSITY HOOVER FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR EARLY-CAREER SCHOLARS

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM PT on November 17, 2026.

LOCATION: USA

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University seeks outstanding scholars for positions as a Hoover Fellow. The term of the appointment is from one to three years. The position is located at the Hoover Institution, Stanford, CA.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field, such as economics, history, international relations, national security, political science, or public policy, and expect to complete that degree by September 1st, 2027.

Hoover Fellows are encouraged to engage with Stanford’s broader research community in their respective fields. The Hoover Institution is a research center at Stanford University, located in the heart of Stanford’s campus.

Please submit:

A cover letter or statement of interest that includes a description of academic background and experience

One or more recent publications, working papers, or draft book chapters

A curriculum vitae

A statement about future research plans (two pages maximum)

Three letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s research accomplishments and potential for future research.

Please submit completed applications online by 11:59 PM PT on November 17, 2026.

During their fellowship, Hoover Fellows are expected to publish scholarly articles and books with implications for public policy and to contribute to the intellectual life of the Hoover Institution.

If you have any questions, please contact hooverfellowship@stanford.edu and note that this inbox is checked only periodically.

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BENEFIT:

This position carries no teaching responsibilities. The 12‑month base salary range is $169,950 to $230,000, plus a $20,000 annual housing allowance.

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