Clare Foster Memorial Scholarship (CFMS) Criteria

1.  The CFMS Fund provides financial assistance for music students to participate in development opportunities that extend musical skills and advance long term aspirations in music

2.  CFMS funds are available only to:

• residents of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area who are aged between 12 and 20 years of age, and who are music students who can demonstrate a high level of achievement and/or potential in music performance

3.  CFMS funds are available for:

• course registration and/or tuition fees
• travel and accommodation associated with the above
• purchase of musical instrument or musical equipment including sheet music

4.  All applicants must complete the Application Form and provide two written references, one of which must be supplied by the applicant’s music teacher.

5.  At the end of the scholarship, successful applicants will be required to provide a report on their activities and a financial acquittal of the scholarship funds provided.  The final 10% of the scholarship amount will be paid once these are provided.

6.  Retrospective funding is not provided.

5.  Successful applicants may be required to provide a short CV and a photograph (preferably in JPEG format) for publicity purposes

6.  The decision of the CFMS Committee is final and funding is at the discretion of that Committee

7.  The CFMS Committee reserves the right to approach independent referee(s).