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The Malone Family Foundation Scholarship in Dance

The Malone Family Foundation Scholarship has been generously established to support aspiring dancers pursuing excellence in professional dance training at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). This scholarship provides financial assistance to a student enrolled in either the Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) or the Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance), helping to ease the financial challenges associated with intensive vocational dance studies. Through this scholarship, the Malone Family Foundation aims to help aspiring dancers pursue their training, develop their artistic potential, and take the next step towards a successful career in the performing arts.

Important dates

Opens: 1-03-2027 Closes: 30-03-2027

Applies to

Domestic

At a glance

  • This scholarship is open to individuals who are current ECU students.
  • For more information, contact AskUs

Eligibility guidelines

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
  • of enrolled in the either the;
    • Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance) C78 or
    • Advanced Diploma of Dance (Elite Performance) C79
  • have and maintain an academic progression status of GREEN;
  • be studying full-time (60 credit points or course equivalent); and
  • not be in receipt of another scholarship over $5000 per year.

How to apply

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.

Applicants will be required to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing the following;

Outline your dance journey to date, your career aspirations, and how receiving the Scholarship would assist you financially in achieving your goals.

Selection criteria

Eligible applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee.

Selection will be based on:

  • Content of Personal Statement
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