Josephine Spaull OAM Performing Arts Scholarship
A Zonta Club of Bunbury Scholarship made possible by the legacy of
Charter Member Josephine Spaull OAM (deceased).
Charter Member Josephine Spaull OAM (deceased).
About Josephine Spaull OAM
Josephine Spaull was a ballet dancer, teacher and examiner who was a Charter Member of the Zonta International Clubs of Darling Range and Bunbury. Zonta International is a non-sectarian and non-partisan global organization of professionals working to build a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy. (See www.zonta.org for more information about Zonta). Josephine was a dedicated member of Zonta for 35 years.
Josephine came to Perth from England in 1960, after a successful career working with the Royal Shakespeare Co, Ballet Rambert, the old Vic and Drury Lane. In Perth, she continued to teach ballet as well as regularly tour many rural towns to teach country children. She was a founding member of WA Academy of Performing Arts and also Ausdance in Western Australia.
She was awarded a Lifetime Achievement from Ausdance in 2011 and in the same year she was inducted into the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame.
After moving to Bridgetown in 1985 Josephine continued to teach ballet, and examine for the Cecchetti Society, nationally and internationally.
In 2012 Josephine was recognised in the Australia Day Honours list with an Order of Australia Medal for her outstanding and meritorious services to the performing arts, especially dance.
About the Scholarship
Josephine believed that learning about and being involved in the performing arts helps to develop confidence and life skills such as listening, responding, resilience, balance, accepting constructive advice, as well as the specific skills needed to perform. Her legacy provided funds for the Zonta Club of Bunbury to offer performing arts scholarships and the first scholarships were granted to four young women in 2020. Read about all the scholarship recipients below.
The goal of the Josephine Spaull Performing Arts Scholarship (JSPAS) is to assist female performing arts students to advance their careers and to recognise their commitment to their particular form of the performing arts. Applicants are required to provide evidence of achievement in their field and a dedication to progressing their knowledge, skills and expertise.
The major types of performing arts include a range of disciplines such as music, opera, dance, drama, and spoken words performed in front of an audience.
Scholarship Forms and Guidelines: Deadline for 2023 Applications is Monday 16th January
Note: Z Club students, not related to Zonta members, are eligible to apply.
DOWNLOAD the JSPAS Guidelines and Application form for 2023 as a PDF document
DOWNLOAD the JSPAS Guidelines and Application form for 2023 as a Word document
DOWNLOAD the Evaluation and Acquittal Form required when the funds have been spent, or at the end of 12 months of receipt of the scholarship funds: Word Doc or PDF
Josephine Spaull was a ballet dancer, teacher and examiner who was a Charter Member of the Zonta International Clubs of Darling Range and Bunbury. Zonta International is a non-sectarian and non-partisan global organization of professionals working to build a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy. (See www.zonta.org for more information about Zonta). Josephine was a dedicated member of Zonta for 35 years.
Josephine came to Perth from England in 1960, after a successful career working with the Royal Shakespeare Co, Ballet Rambert, the old Vic and Drury Lane. In Perth, she continued to teach ballet as well as regularly tour many rural towns to teach country children. She was a founding member of WA Academy of Performing Arts and also Ausdance in Western Australia.
She was awarded a Lifetime Achievement from Ausdance in 2011 and in the same year she was inducted into the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame.
After moving to Bridgetown in 1985 Josephine continued to teach ballet, and examine for the Cecchetti Society, nationally and internationally.
In 2012 Josephine was recognised in the Australia Day Honours list with an Order of Australia Medal for her outstanding and meritorious services to the performing arts, especially dance.
About the Scholarship
Josephine believed that learning about and being involved in the performing arts helps to develop confidence and life skills such as listening, responding, resilience, balance, accepting constructive advice, as well as the specific skills needed to perform. Her legacy provided funds for the Zonta Club of Bunbury to offer performing arts scholarships and the first scholarships were granted to four young women in 2020. Read about all the scholarship recipients below.
The goal of the Josephine Spaull Performing Arts Scholarship (JSPAS) is to assist female performing arts students to advance their careers and to recognise their commitment to their particular form of the performing arts. Applicants are required to provide evidence of achievement in their field and a dedication to progressing their knowledge, skills and expertise.
The major types of performing arts include a range of disciplines such as music, opera, dance, drama, and spoken words performed in front of an audience.
Scholarship Forms and Guidelines: Deadline for 2023 Applications is Monday 16th January
Note: Z Club students, not related to Zonta members, are eligible to apply.
DOWNLOAD the JSPAS Guidelines and Application form for 2023 as a PDF document
DOWNLOAD the JSPAS Guidelines and Application form for 2023 as a Word document
DOWNLOAD the Evaluation and Acquittal Form required when the funds have been spent, or at the end of 12 months of receipt of the scholarship funds: Word Doc or PDF
2022 Scholarship Recipients
Amelia OddyAmelia’s course of study has dramatically changed over the past year – going from intensive training alongside year 10, to being selected as a student in the 2022 class for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts’ (WAAPA) Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance).
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Abbie FearnsAbbie is currently participating in a three-year course at the WA Academy of Performing Arts that will eventually provide her with a Bachelor of Dance focusing on classical performance units.
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2021 Scholarship Recipients
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Breanna Cooke
Breanna will be studying Classical Voice at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) commencing February this year. READ MORE Alexi Clark Alexi has been successful in the audition and examination process and commenced studying a Bachelor of Education majoring in Music education in February 2021. READ MORE |
