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Anthony Costa Foundation Arts Management Scholarship
Applications open 14 September 2026 and close 5pm Wednesday 3 February 2027.
The Anthony Costa Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to applicants experiencing any disability or long-term medical condition to study Arts Management.
Value
- $1800 per enrolled credit point paid as cash.
Duration
- This scholarship is awarded for up to 12 credit points, depending on the remaining duration of your course.
Am I eligible?
Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
- a domestic student
- enrolled in M785 Master of Business (Arts and Cultural Management) or M519 Graduate Certificate of Business (Arts and Cultural Management) at Deakin University in Trimester 1, 2027
- experiencing any disability or long-term medical condition which impacts your ability to study.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to students aspiring to build a career in the arts sector.
Deakin alumni discount
If you are successful in receiving an offer for this scholarship and you are eligible for the Deakin alumni discount, you can only hold one. You will be asked to nominate which arrangement you would like to hold. If you do not make a nomination, the Deakin alumni discount will automatically be withdrawn.
Maintaining this scholarship
As a scholarship recipient, you:
- will be required to write an introduction statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
- cannot hold another scholarship concurrently
- must provide a completion statement at the conclusion of your studies.
Why this scholarship was established
The Anthony Costa Foundation has generously provided this scholarship to enable people with a disability or long-term medical condition to undertake an Arts Management course. Students are offered the flexibility to study a Masters or Graduate Certificate, depending on the needs of the individual applicants and enabling them to choose the pathway most appropriate to their needs and skills. Preference will be given to those wishing to transition into an arts management career, with the intention that the scholarship will contribute to ensuring the management of arts sector organisations are as diverse as their audiences.
Ready to apply?
Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Postgraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2027'. If eligible, your application will be considered for this scholarship and any others you may be eligible for.
Numbers are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one. Successful applicants will be notified usually within four weeks. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Supporting documents
As part of the application process you're required to upload supporting documentation by the specified closing date. These should be current, relevant and concise.
Evidence of your disability or medical condition is required for this scholarship.
Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents – it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded as the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember, it's quality, not quantity, you need to provide.
How to write a successful application
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria. It’s your opportunity to stand out and be recognised for where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
Missed the application deadline?
This scholarship is yet to be confirmed for any future offerings. Please check back for updates.
