Marjorie Milliken Music Scholarship

Applicants are open to internal and external candidates entering Year 7 annually. This scholarship is offered for a 3 year period from year 7 until year 9. Candidates must sit the ACER exam.

Marjorie Milliken was a boarding student of Fairholme College between 1942-1948, and was appointed as Head Girl in her final year of schooling. This scholarship has been established by the Board of Directors and the Fairholme Old Girls Association to be awarded to one or two Year 7 students each year, to foster their special musical ability. The scholarship recognises Marjorie Milliken’s support of Fairholme College and its music program over many years. Furthermore, it celebrates her work in Queensland schools which has nurtured and developed musical talent and enjoyment.

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OPEN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS (Marjorie Milliken) ENTRY INTO YEAR 7

CATEGORY 1

• Orchestral String Instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass) & Piano - Applicants should have reached Grade 3 AMEB or equivalent in their chosen instrument.

CATEGORY 2

• Wind Instruments (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium), Percussion, Guitar & Singing - Applicants should have reached Grade 2 AMEB or equivalent in singing or their chosen instrument.

CATEGORY 3

• Specialty Instruments (Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Piccolo, Oboe, Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Tuba, Bagpipes, Pipe Organ, Harp) - Applicants should have reached Grade 1 AMEB or equivalent in their chosen instrument.

All Scholarship applicants are required to submit the Scholarship Application Form and register for ACER.

Registration for 2025 Scholarships has now closed.