Regional Scholarships for Big Rehearsals
Regional Big Rehearsal Scholarship
The ASO Regional Big Rehearsal Scholarship supports students from regional and remote South Australia to participate in an ASO Big Rehearsal by helping reduce the costs associated with travelling to Adelaide.
The scholarship includes:
- One complimentary place in an ASO Big Rehearsal Ensemble
- A travel contribution of up to $500 to assist with costs such as travel and accommodation
Who is eligible?
The scholarship is available to students who live in regional or remote South Australia. Eligibility is based on the student’s residential address and the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Structure:
- Inner Regional Australia (RA2)
- Outer Regional Australia (RA3)
- Remote Australia (RA4)
- Very Remote Australia (RA5)
Exceptional circumstances may also be considered where travel requirements create a significant barrier to participation.
How much travel support is available?
Travel support is based on the student’s location and anticipated travel requirements:
| Student location | Travel contribution |
|---|---|
| Inner Regional Australia (RA2) | Up to $150 |
| Outer Regional Australia (RA3) | Up to $300 |
| Remote or Very Remote Australia (RA4–RA5) | Up to $500 |
Additional support may be considered in exceptional circumstances where travel creates a significant barrier to participation.
How to apply
Families applying for the scholarship will be asked to provide information about:
- The student’s residential address and where they will be travelling from
- How they plan to travel to Big Rehearsals
- Whether accommodation will be required
- Estimated travel-related costs
- Any other information that may help us understand barriers to participation
- How the scholarship would support the student’s ability to attend
Successful applicants will receive confirmation of their scholarship support before attending the Big Rehearsal.
Apply for the Regional Big Rehearsal Scholarship
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra is committed to ensuring students across South Australia have opportunities to experience and participate in orchestral music. By reducing barriers associated with distance, travel and access, these programs help bring the orchestra to more students and give more young people the opportunity to experience live orchestral music.