The Western Australian Department of Culture and the Arts is currently accepting applications for their Young People and the Arts International Scholarship. The scholarship offers $30,000 annually to one outstanding artist or arts worker aged 29 years or under so they can undertake specialist training at an overseas institution.

The course must provide specialist training that is currently unavailable in Australia.

All applications to the funding programs are assessed by a peer panel against three general assessment criteria – artistic merit, good planning and financial responsibility – and the specific assessment criteria for this program.

The specific assessment criteria for the scholarship is:

– Demonstrated track record and/or outstanding potential as an artist or arts worker;
– How the particular course supports the applicant’s developmental needs;
– The reputation of the institution and how the chosen course of training differs from those available in Australia; and
– Opportunities for international recognition and career advancement provided by the chosen course of study.

Applications are for activity starting after 1 July 2010. The successful scholarship recipient will be notified in May.

Applications are due 26 February 2010.

For more information and to apply visit here.

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