The Ethel Cooper Scholarship for Piano was established by Mrs Decie Denholm from the royalties of 'Behind the Lines One Woman's War 1914-18 The Letters of Caroline Ethel Cooper’, to support a student who is studying the pianoforte. 

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• Be a student of classical piano in the Centre for Young Musicians in the Open Music Academy of the Elder Conservatorium of Music

If there is no student of sufficient merit enrolled in the Centre for Young Musicians in the Open Music Academy of the Elder Conservatorium of Music, the scholarship may be awarded to a candidate who is:

• Commencing or continuing in the Bachelor of Music (Classical Performance) or Bachelor of Music (Advanced) (or equivalent) majoring in piano

Selection of the successful candidate will be made according to:

• Academic merit (GPA or ATAR)
• Auditions, performances or interviews relevant to the Elder Conservatorium of Music

Important Information:

• There is no application process for this scholarship, it will be directly awarded
• You must meet all of the above listed criteria to be eligible
• The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered
• Students receiving other University of Adelaide Scholarships may be eligible for this Scholarship