2026 Scholarships

McDonald’s Dance Scholarship

Dance Big, Dream Bigger!

Get ready for the experience of a lifetime with the McDonald’s Dance Scholarship, proudly sponsored by McDonald’s Dubbo and Wellington.

Join a one-week summer workshop at Brent Street in January 2027, where you’ll train in dancing, singing, and acting at one of Sydney’s most iconic studios. Spend five action-packed days honing your skills, meeting industry professionals, and gaining inspiration to fuel your dance journey.

The scholarship includes $1,000 toward travel and accommodation expenses, managed under the supervision of the Dubbo Eisteddfod Committee.

Community Underwriting Contemporary Dance Scholarship

Pathways to the Stage

We’re thrilled to announce the Pathways to the Stage Scholarship, proudly sponsored by Community Underwriting.

The scholarship includes:

  • 5 Day Workshop at Sydney Dance Company in their Youth Intensive Program.

This incredible experience is designed to help dancers take their craft to the next level, gaining industry insight and advanced training from some of the best in the business.

Musical Theatre Scholarship

Sponsored by Community Underwriting

This prestigious scholarship is awarded to one outstanding dancer aged 13 and over.

The scholarship includes:

  • One week workshop at a leading musical theatre school.

This award honors commitment, skill, and potential in musical theatre.

Senior Ballet Scholarship

The Dubbo Eisteddfod Senior Ballet Scholarship is designed to support and encourage talented young ballet dancers in their ongoing training and development.

Proudly sponsored by the National College of Dance and Dubbo Eisteddfod Inc., this prestigious scholarship provides an outstanding opportunity for the recipient to further their ballet training with one of Australia's leading dance education providers.

The scholarship prize includes:

• Attendance at the Newcastle Summer Dance Intensive or one week of Full-Time Training at the National College of Dance (for students aged 13 years and over)

• A new pair of pointe shoes

• $2,200 towards travel and accommodation expenses in Newcastle

The scholarship is administered by the Dubbo Eisteddfod Committee, with all travel, accommodation and training arrangements coordinated through the Committee.

This scholarship aims to provide a valuable pathway for aspiring dancers to develop their technical skills, gain exposure to professional training environments and further their artistic growth.

Local Artist Scholarship

Sponsor - Regional Australia Bank

Experience one week in the Academy International’s  (Canberra) senior full-time dance program.

The scholarship includes assistance toward travel and accommodation expenses, managed under the supervision of the Dubbo Eisteddfod Committee.

Meagan Morrison Trophy

Macquarie Conservatorium & Rotary Club of Dubbo Inc

Music Scholarships

  • $500 Vocal Scholarship sponsored by Rotary Club of Dubbo

  • $500 Woodwind and/or Brass Scholarship sponsored by Macquarie Conservatorium

  • $500 Strings and/or Piano Scholarship sponsored by Macquarie Conservatorium

Refer to the Syllabus for further details in 2026

Newcastle Ballet Theatre Scholarships

Newcastle Ballet Theatre

Two Dance Awards

  • Immersion Scholarship - one week of full-time training in Newcastle

  • Full Tuition in the Boys Day