The legend of music great Billy Thorpe lives on with applications now open for an annual $10,000 scholarship established in his name.

Guidelines and application form (DOC 83KB)

The annual Billy Thorpe Scholarship, funded by Arts Queensland, will help an emerging Queensland-based musician break into the industry and honour the legacy of Billy Thorpe, who passed away on 28 February 2007.

The scholarship provides the opportunity, tools and networks for an emerging musician to get their foot in the door and make the right contacts for a successful career in music.

In addition to a cash component, the scholarship offers the winner a chance to record tracks with an established producer and to prepare a professional career strategy. The winner will also meet representatives from Chugg Entertainment, who were Billy Thorpe's long-term management team.

The annual $10,000 Billy Thorpe Scholarship, developed in consultation with the Thorpe family and Chugg Entertainment and to be administered by Arts Queensland, will support the education and training of aspiring Queensland musicians.

Billy Thorpe spent his formative years in Brisbane and by the age of 17 was an experienced singer and musician with numerous tours, recordings and television appearances under his belt.

Applications close on 30 April with the scholarship recipient due to be announced in August.

For further info call (07) 3224 4896 or 1800 175 531.