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 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.
Who can apply:
Individual artists who are:
- Australian citizens
- aged 21 – 35 at the closing date.
Applications close:
Tuesday 3 February 2026, 3pm AEDT (or earlier if application limit is met)
Scholarship funds can be used to assist with study programs, professional training courses and mentor programs in Australia and overseas. You may also participate in online opportunities: however, the majority of the scholarship funds should support travel to access those opportunities.