Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships
Funding Providers
Creative Australia
Perpetual Limited Grants
Location
Australia WideFunding Type
Scholarship S05746
Primary Category
Arts and cultureEligible to
- Individuals
Funding
Amount (max): $50,000Total pool: Undisclosed
Round(s)
- Closes 03-Feb-2026 3pm AEDT (or earlier if application limit is met)
Purpose
The Marten Bequest Scholarships offer talented young artists the chance to explore, study and develop their artistic gifts through travelling either interstate and/or overseas.
Overview
In 2026, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of acting, instrumental music, painting and poetry.
In 2027, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of architecture, ballet, prose, sculpture and singing.
Scholarships are each worth $50,000, payable in quarterly instalments over two years.
Limitations
Individual artists who are:
- Australian citizens
- aged 21 – 35 at the closing date.
These are terms established by The Marten Bequest and there are no exceptions to this requirement.
All applicants should familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions of The Marten Bequest.
If you are an Australian citizen but will have difficulty providing a copy of a birth certificate, passport or citizenship certificate, please contact Artists Services.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Phone: (02) 9215 9000
- Email: enquiries@creative.gov.au
- Website: https://creative.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/
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