Generations in Jazz Vocal Scholarship
The Generations in Jazz Vocal Scholarship is dedicated to acknowledging, celebrating, and honouring excellence and exceptional achievements in the field of Jazz music. This prestigious scholarship is exclusively available to young jazz vocalists 21 years and under age as of January 1, 2026.
The scholarship offers a substantial grant of $10,000 annually to a deserving emerging artist. This financial support aims to facilitate and enhance the recipient’s journey in developing their musical career.
At the heart of our mission is the identification, recognition, and rewarding of musical excellence. We believe in nurturing and empowering the next generation of jazz vocalists who show promise and dedication to their craft.
The Generations in Jazz Vocal Scholarship is proudly sponsored by ANZ, a leading financial institution committed to supporting and fostering the arts. The administration of the scholarship is undertaken by Generations in Jazz Inc.
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To apply for the GIJ Vocal Scholarship, vocalist are invited to complete the Scholarship Application Form, attaching the required supporting documentation and recordings. From the applications, six (6) finalists will be selected a must be available to attend the conclusive adjudication in Mount Gambier during the Generations in Jazz Festival from May 1 to 3, 2026.
Selection of the finalists is made on the basis of applicants meeting the eligibility criteria deemed by the judging panel to display an outstanding level of musical ability and accomplishment in musical performance. The details of each scholarship applicant are anonymized before the panel reviews the recordings.
For a comprehensive understanding of the terms and conditions governing the GIJ Vocal Scholarship, please refer to the full document available here.
Applications for the GIJ Vocal Scholarship will open on the December 1, 2025 and will close on February 27, 2026.
Join us in championing the future of Jazz music by applying for the Generations in Jazz Vocal Scholarship.
