The Rolling Stone Music Scholarship at Southern Cross University is back for 2022

Rolling Stone Australia has collaborated with Southern Cross University in bringing the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship back for its second year. A grant that will be awarded to a hard-working individual eager to study a Bachelor of Contemporary Music starting in 2022.

For many of us, the COVID era has been a period of rumination and reexamination. According to Prudential’s latest Pulse for the American Worker survey, half of all workers say that the pandemic has caused them to reevaluate their careers. With 48% rethinking the type of job they want post-pandemic, and 53% considering switching to an entirely different industry.

If during this time of reflection, you’ve found yourself coming back to the romantic notion of working in music, take this as a sign to go out on a limb and grab life by the reins. Navigating the mythologised world of music may seem like a daunting, impenetrable task. It isn’t, and Southern Cross University will equip you with all the tools you need.

Apply for the scholarship here

If your passion is music, this scholarship is for you. Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University have partnered up to bring you the Rolling Stone Scholarship once again. The Scholarship covers a total value of $15,000 over 3 years for Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Contemporary Music degree at either their Lismore or Coomera campuses.

Watch last year’s scholarship recipient Leon Holstegge talk about the scholarship

Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Contemporary Music degree covers all areas of the industry. From production, performance and songwriting to navigating the business side of the industry.

You’ll be privy to mentorship from the brightest, most passionate names in the industry. The state-of-the-art facilities offer recording studios, rehearsal studios, music production labs, keyboard lab, and professional-standard performance spaces.

It’s a foot in the door for major music events like Splendour in the Grass and the APRA AMCOS songwriters’ workshops.

There are a number of alumni from Southern Cross University that have carved out their legacy in the Australian music scene, including award-winning producer Matt Fell, singer-songwriter BUOY, composer and musician Yantra de Vilder, Matt Smith of Thirsty Merc, US country music number-one hit songwriter Phil Barton and more.

Applications are open now and close December 13, 2021. Applicants need to include a short statement about their dedication to their music career. The auditions for the first round of successful applicants will then take place across January and early February, 2022.

To learn more and to apply visit the link here.