Scholarships & Prizes
Information for NZSM students
NZSM students are eligible to apply for scholarships and prizes offered by both Massey and Victoria Universities.
Websites:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/payments/scholarships/
http://awards.massey.ac.nz/
(Alternatively, go to the university’s homepage and search under ‘scholarships’)
‘BreakOut’, the only comprehensive collection of awards, scholarships and grants for New Zealanders (in addition to those listed by Victoria and Massey Universities), can be accessed free from a Victoria or Massey University computer. Elsewhere, a paid subscription is required (some public libraries may offer this facility free).
Victoria computers: http://www.fis.org.nz/databases/BreakOut.php
Massey computers: http://www.breakout.org.nz
Students are strongly recommended to spend time familiarising themselves with all websites.
Downloads:
Click here to download the NZSM Application Form for PhD and DMA Admission and Victoria University Scholarships (pdf: 393kb)
and here to download Notes to Applicants for PhD and DMA Admission and Victoria University Scholarships (pdf: 590kb)
International students
There are a number of scholarships available to assist you. These may be found at:
http://awards.massey.ac.nz/ (Keyword: international) http://www.victoria.ac.nz/international/planning/scholarships.aspx
Noticeboards:
A Scholarships Noticeboard may be found close to the student practice rooms at each campus.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships must be applied for. There is an online application form linked to each scholarship entry; if not, there will be a clear statement informing you where to find this application form. Winners will be notified as soon as possible after the closing date.
With a few exceptions, closing dates are set either at the beginning (February-April) or end (October-November) of the academic year. Read all details carefully. Note that some scholarships allow you to apply well in advance of the stated closing date while others do not accept applications more than 3 months in advance of the closing date. Closing dates are strictly adhered to.
Preparing a good application takes time – do not leave it to the last day. Applications are more likely to be short-listed if all the required information is provided and in the requested manner. Often original documents are required for sighting; remember to allow time to collect these.
As new scholarships are added from time to time, students should regularly check the Scholarships Noticeboard (Victoria website) and the Latest Adverts (Massey website).
PRIZES
With a few exceptions, prizes are awarded to students at the end of the academic year. Students are nominated by NZSM staff on evidence of the student’s work, attitude and contribution to the NZSM environment throughout that year. Winners are notified at the beginning of the following year.
Further enquiries:
Scholarships and Prizes up to (and including) Honours level:
Scholarships and Prizes at Masters level and above:
The following is a list of music specific (or inclusive) scholarships offered by Massey and Victoria Universities. Note that there are many non-subject specific scholarships which NZSM students may also apply for. Filters can help you search scholarships by level (undergraduate/postgraduate), gender, disabilities, ethnicity, and region. The filters for these last two are limited and do not list all ethnicities and regions for which scholarships are offered. Importantly, there is no filter for financial hardship. Though lengthy, a trawl through the complete list may uncover the scholarship tailor-made for your needs.
Music Scholarships
First Round (February – April)
Ella C Wilson Music Award ($3,000)
Next closing date: 31-3-2011
This award is for students who have (a) completed a BMus (Hons) degree who intend to complete a MMus degree in Musicology or Composition at the NZSM or (b) completed Part I of the MMusTher degree and who intend to complete Part II of the MMusTher degree at the NZSM.
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Les & Sonja Andrews Cultural Foundation Scholarship ($2,000)
Next closing date: 31-03-2011
This scholarship is for a student enrolled in BMus (Hons) in performance. At the
benefactor’s request, preference may be given to a singer.
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D.F McKenzie Award (approx. $500)
Next closing date: 31-03-2011
The award shall be open to students already enrolled in an MA or PhD in disciplines with which D.F. McKenzie was closely associated: English, Film and Theatre, and Media Studies; Music; Information Management; History; Art History; Maori Studies; Anthropology.
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Denis Phelps Scholarship ($1,200)
Next closing date: 31-03-2011
Awarded to a student studying for a BA or a BMus at Victoria University of Wellington/NZSM, who has a mobility disability or a health condition which impacts on their mobility, or a visual impairment. Preference may be given to a student considering a career in music or journalism.
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Anonymous Study Grants (2) (approx. $1,000)
Next closing date: 31-03-2011
These two study grants are designed to help support deserving music students who are in financial need. Preference will be given to second and third year students who have demonstrated a commitment and contribution to music within and beyond the university community.
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Herbert Sutcliffe Hardship Scholarship 6) (approx. $2,000)
Next closing date: 31-03-2011
For students who are enrolled on a full-time basis for the final year of a BA, BEd, BMus or BA(Hons), BMus(Hons) or first year of a MEd and who are facing financial hardship.
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Margaret Nielsen Scholarship ($1,500)
Next closing date: 31-03-2011
Awarded to a student beginning a BMus in Classical Music Performance, on the basis of musical ability and financial need.
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Adastra Scholarships-Performing Arts, Music, Sports
(several for variable amounts)
Scholarships are available to individuals who exhibit dedication towards the development of an exceptional talent with a focus on sport, performing arts, and music.
Through Massey and Through Victoria
Victoria League Music Accommodation Bursary
(accommodation assistance in London)
Next closing date: 30-04-2011
To provide accommodation assistance for graduates in music from the NZSM who wish to continue their studies in London.
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Second Round (October – November)
Barbara Finlayson Scholarship ($11,000)
Next closing date: 01-10-2011
The Scholarship will be awarded annually to BMus(Hons) or MMus graduates in violin, viola, or cello to enable them to continue postgraduate study abroad. Applicants must have completed at least two years of their study at Victoria University School of Music or New Zealand School of Music.
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Clare Galambos-Winter Scholarships in Violin Performance (2)
Next closing date: 31-10-2011
The purpose of these scholarships is to foster the performance careers of exceptionally talented musicians who have demonstrated a strong and clear commitment to a career in violin (or cello) performance. They are available at honours ($4,500) or undergraduate ($3,000) level.
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Ian Pollard Organ Scholarship ($2,500)
Next closing date: 01-10-2011
Awarded annually to support talented undergraduate or postgraduate students of the organ.
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J C Richards Music Scholarship ($18,000)
Next closing date: 01-12-2011
For postgraduate music students enrolled or enrolling in full time study at the NZSM. Preference will be given to performance students with second preference given to musicology and composition students. The scholarship is to be used to fund full time study in an NZSM postgraduate programme; this study may include an approved specific project which should be outlined in detail in the application. Criteria include academic excellence.
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Postgraduate Scholarship in Classical Piano Performance ($10,000)
This scholarship will not be offered for 2012
Sir Roy McKenzie Music Therapy Scholarship
(up to 3) (up to $5,000)
Closing date: 30-11-2011
For postgraduate students enrolled in the NZSM Master of Music Therapy degree.
(1) Up to two students who have completed the first year of the Master of Music Therapy degree and who intend to enrol in the second year of this programme; and/or
(2) one student who has completed the second year of Master of Music Therapy degree and who is eligible to register for PhD studies.
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Music Prizes
Ariadne Danilow Music Prize
Awarded to a student completing a BMus and proceeding to BMus Hons at the NZSM.
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David Farquhar Composition Award
(commission to compose a work for the NZSM Orchestra or other NZSM ensemble)
Awarded for excellence in composition to a composition student embarking on, or continuing with, post-graduate study at the NZSM .
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The Indonesian Gamelan Prize (2)
Open to NZSM student performers in the Javanese ‘Padhang Moncar’ and Balinese ‘Taniwha Jaya’ gamelan orchestras. Awarded annually to the most outstanding student at (1) introductory and (2) advanced level.
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Jenny McLeod Orchestral Award
(commission to compose a work for the NZSM Orchestra or other NZSM ensemble)
Awarded for excellence in composition to a composition student embarking on, or continuing with, post-graduate study.
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John Young Award for Electroacoustic Composition
This award recognises student excellence in electroacoustic compostion at the New Zealand School of Music.
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Kapiti Chorale Award in Vocal Performance
Awarded to the most deserving voice student progressing from second to third year of study in classical performance. Consideration will be given to academic merit and sustained effort
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Max Julian Prize in Ethnomusicology
Awarded to the best student in the field of ethnomusicology, including the performance and study of non-western music.
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Mona Ross Prize for Excellence in Singing
This is an annual award to reward and encourage:
A student of demonstrably outstanding vocal and academic ability who is completing a BMus degree at New Zealand School of Music.
A singer who shows marked potential for opera performance.
A singer who can present definite plans for overseas postgraduate study in vocal performance.
The prize is for a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
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Music Services Brass Player of the Year
Awarded annually to an outstanding brass student within the NZSM.
Music Services Woodwind Player of the Year
Awarded annually to an outstanding wind student within the NZSM
Rere Beckway Pianoforte Performance Award
Awarded for merit in pianoforte performance to a student completing a Bachelor's Degree.
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Ross Harris Award for Live Electronic Music
This award recognises student excellence in live electronic music at the New Zealand School of Music.
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Rotary Club of Wellington Music Prizes (2)
Two prizes are available each year, one for a classical performance student and one for a jazz performance student. Awarded on merit, based on the performance and potential of students, to assist with study at stage three level.
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Rotary Club of Wellington Honours Music Prize
Awarded annually to the top completing BMus(Hons) classical/jazz performance student who is moving on to further study.
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Roy Jack Prize for String Players
Awarded for merit in performance to a student enrolled in a performance course on a bowed string instrument .
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Wellington City Council Music Prize
Awarded for the best musical composition for performance submitted during the course of the year.
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Further scholarships and prizes (nationally contested)
AIMES Awards
Closing date: 23/07/2010
Applicants must: Be aged 13-25 years as at Friday 23 July 2010; have lived in the North Harbour region and can demonstrate a strong affiliation with the North Harbour region for not less than 2 calendar years; be able to demonstrate the achievement of excellence in their chosen field.
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German DAAD Awards
Closing date: 01/09/2010
For graduate students wishing to study at a German University in all disciplines
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The Alex Lindsay Memorial Award
Closing date: 30/09/2010
To provide financial assistance to young students and performers on an orchestral instrument whose aim it is to take up a career in symphonic music.
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Marie D'Albini Scholarship
Next closing date: 30-09-2010
'For the founding and carrying on of a musical and vocal Scholarship'.
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Kia Ora Foundation Travelling Scholarship in Music
Next closing date: 01-03-2011
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide funds to encourage professional musical development among New Zealand students and teachers.
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Marion Rayward Memorial Scholarship in Music
Next closing date: 01-10-2010
To provide opportunity and encouragement for music teachers or music teachers in training to engage in study, research or practical work in music or other related spheres including music therapy, dance and movement.
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The Adastra Foundation Rising Star Award
Next closing date: 28-02-2011
To provide financial and mentoring support to extraordinary young New Zealanders in their pursuit of excellence. A number of awards will be made available to up and coming athletes and performing artists.
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Patricia Pratt Scholarship in Musical Performance
Next closing date: 01-03-2011
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers who have completed an honours degree in musical performance in New Zealand to continue their musical development at a renowned international music school or conservatorium. The scholarship will be awarded for classical music performance including vocal or instrumental performance or conducting.
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Edwin Carr Scholarship
Next closing date: contact Creative New Zealand
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to outstanding New Zealand composers wishing to further their studies, funded by the estate of NZ composer Edwin Carr.
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Kiwi Music Scholarship
Next closing date: 01-03-2011
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers or conductors who have completed, or are completing an honours or masters degree in musical performance in New Zealand to continue their musical development either overseas or in New Zealand. The scholarship will be awarded for classical instrumental performance (including vocal performance) or conducting.
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AMP Scholarship Programme
Next closing date: 31-05-2011
The AMP Scholarship Programme rewards those with the courage, passion, determination and commitment to achieve their chosen goal no matter what obstacles lie in their path.
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