MELBA OPERA TRUST
Melba Opera Trust is Australia’s premier scholarship program for promising young opera singers and repetiteurs.
Driven by Dame Nellie Melba’s conviction “a beautiful voice is not enough”, the program nurtures artistic development alongside business training, mentoring and performance experience. We are the next step for artists preparing to become professionals on the world stage.
OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Our unique national scholarship program is divided into three complementary parts – Artistic Development, our Mentor Program and our Performance Program. By offering these three levels of support, we encourage a rounded development program with a focus on excellence and a view to developing polished young professionals who will stand out in a competitive industry.
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT
We focus on the need for singers to mature at the right pace. Funding supports frequent and intense vocal coaching for our scholars, resulting in significant improvement.
MENTOR PROGRAM
Our scholars participate in workshops, seminars and individual consultations conducted by a variety of local and international industry experts.
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Opportunities to perform are sourced for our scholars through our Performance Program, including private dinner parties, corporate events and more.
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Our scholarship application period is from 1st September – 30th September annually. We seek the most exceptional talent from a national pool of candidates, so planning ahead to prepare your application is encouraged. Learn about our:
- Application Requirements
- Audition Process
- Eligibility Criteria