The E.J. Klimowicz Voice Excellence Scholarship is named in honour and in recognition of Mr Edward J. Klimowicz, long-standing Member of the College Board, Chair of the A.B. Paterson College Foundation and past Board Chairman of the Early Childhood Centre. Mr Klimowicz has dedicated 22 years to the development of A.B. Paterson College as a Member of its various Boards, as a father, and as a grandfather.

Mr Klimowicz has long-maintained an interest in the development of Music at the College and, in particular, that of Voice. Mr Klimowicz, a highly accomplished singer in his own right, is a member of internationally renowned Barbershop Quartet and the Gold Coast Blenders.

Application for this scholarship is open to all current and future students in Years 6 - 11, and the duration for this scholarship is for one year.

E.J. Klimowicz Voice Excellence Scholarship Application

Applications should be made in writing, addressed to the Principal, marked ‘Confidential’ and emailed to kmilburn@abpat.qld.edu.au  

Applications for the 2026 E.J. Klimowicz Voice Excellence Scholarship will open on Monday, 4 November 2024 and close at 4pm on Thursday, 19 June 2025. 

Students holding a student visa (subclass 500) are not eligible to register.