2026 Holiday Programs Regional Scholarship Application

Eligibility criteria:

Applicant is a primary or secondary school student
Place of residence is at least 200km from Sydney CBD
Applicant resides in the state of NSW
Please note SYO's Orchestral Explorers or HSC Programs are not eligible for scholarship support.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the SYO Office on 9251 2422, or by email to daniel@syo.com.au.

I am applying for a scholarship for

Summer School - Closed - any applications will not be considered Winter School

Please note, applications for Regional Scholarships to Summer School 2026 is now closed. You may still apply for a scholarship to Winter School 2026.

Completing the scholarship application does not oblige you to attend any holiday program.

Regional Scholarship Applicant Details

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

DD/MM/YYYY

This will be the primary contact address for information regarding this scholarship information.

Street Address

Suburb

Post Code

State

Please note this scholarship is for young musicians residing in the state of NSW. Musicians from other states or territories are not eligible.

Are you from a Learning for Good School or Community?

YesNo

Parent / Guardian Details

First Name (Parent / Guardian )

Last Name (Parent / Guardian )

Phone (Parent / Guardian )

Email (Parent / Guardian )

Do you live at the same address (above) as the applicant?

Yes	No - please provide your address below

Address Line 1

City

State

Postal Code

Applicant Education Information

The applicant is currently a :

Primary School StudentSecondary School Student - Full Time Secondary School Student - Part Time

Name of School in 2026

Year of School in 2026

Supporting Documentation for Application

Please give a brief statement of why you are seeking a SYO Regional Scholarship (outline any additional reasons why this scholarship is important to you or your family):

Regional Information

Do you have access where you live to:

Individual Music Tuition Group Lessons Ensembles Orchestral Training

Please describe your access to music education, orchestral training, or performance opportunities.

How far do you currently travel to access musical education from your home?

Please describe how you think a Regional Scholarship will impact your musical education.

Travel and Accommodation Bursary

Any applicant who is a primary or secondary school student and resides at least 200km from Sydney CBD is eligible to apply for scholarship to participate in Summer and Winter School.

The next questions below request details of your financial situation to be assessed for eligibility for support towards a Travel and Accommodation Bursary.

SYO receives many applications each year for scholarship, and we wish to positively impact as many young people as possible!

The feedback SYO has received in scholarship rounds is that parents and young musicians would like the option to decline the Travel and Accommodation Bursary so SYO may use the support to benefit musicians who have a greater need.

In response to this feedback, we have made the next questions optional.

Please proceed with them only if you wish to be considered for the bursary.

Please select:

I'd like to apply for the Travel and Accommodation BursaryI don't want to apply for the Travel and Accommodation Bursary

Applicant - Living Information

Where does the applicant live?

At home with family financial support Other

Family household information - How many people are part of the household and financially dependant (please list names and ages) ?

How many other people does the applicant live with?

Household Financial Information

Is this a sole parent/single income household?

Yes

Employment Status of Household

Father

Mother

Guardian

Other

Are you/the family is currently eligible for Family Tax Benefit A

YesNo

Are you/the family is currently eligible for Family Tax Benefit B

YesNo

What was the total taxable income for the household in the last financial year?

Please attached Australian Government tax assessments for the last financial year for anyone contributing to the household income.

Declaration

I declare :

I am the parent or guardian of the applicant and have the legal authority to make this application on their behalf The information provided to the best of my knowledge is update and correct I am responsible for the student’s living expenses and school/tertiary costs and feesThe student is dependent on my financial support