This Scholarship honours the life and legacy of much loved and acclaimed Australian soprano, Taryn Fiebig, who died from ovarian cancer in March 2021. Taryn was made aware of the scholarship before she died by Loz.

 
“I am so honoured and moved that you would set this up, and for something that I am so dedicated to...I am beyond moved and this gesture really makes my life seem worthwhile… Thank you for allowing me to continue in the hearts and minds of young artists.” Taryn Fiebig

The inaugural Pacific Opera Studio International Scholarship in memory of Taryn Fiebig was judged by a panel which included Taryn’s husband, Jud Arthur, Peter Coleman-Wright AO, Cheryl Barker AO and Bradley Gilchrist.

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Previous winners:

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2024

 

Sophie Mohler, Soprano (2024 POS Alumni) - $50,000 scholarship
Elizabeth Cooper, Mezzo Soprano (2022/23 POS Alumni) - $20,000 Judge's Award

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​The scholarship enabled Sophie to travel to the UK where she was engaged by Diva Opera UK to perform a role with them during tours of the UK and South Africa. The scholarship also funded a study plan and professional development undertaken whilst Sophie was in the UK and Europe.  It paid for flights and visas as well as a contribution to living expenses.

The Judges’ Award enabled Elizabeth to study and audition overseas.  

The Biennial Pacific Opera Studio International Scholarship is made possible by the generosity of Pacific Opera Studio Board member, Loz Copley.

Taryn was a patron of the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. A fundraising concert by the two award winners was given in Sydney and Melbourne in late 2025.

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2026

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We are thrilled to announce applications will be opening later this year. Look out for further details.

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