The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships offer talented young artists (aged 21-35 at the closing date) the chance to explore, study and develop their artistic gifts through travelling either interstate and/or overseas.

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

In 2025, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of architecture, ballet, prose, sculpture and singing.

In 2026, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of acting, instrumental music, painting and poetry.

Scholarships are each worth $50,000, payable in quarterly instalments over two years.

Who can apply?

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.

Who can’t apply

You can’t apply for a scholarship if:

• you have an overdue grant report
• you owe money to Creative Australia
• you were previously awarded a grant through The Marten Bequest.

• Phone: (02) 9215 9000