Winifred & Neil Pharazyn Scholarship in Classical Voice Studies

History and purpose

Winifred Pharazyn has been a generous supporter of young singers from the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī for many years. Victoria University of Wellington recognised this in a meaningful and impactful way through an annual scholarship for a voice student supported by opera loving friends. The funds from this earlier scholarship are now exhausted. Winifred and Neil will continue to fund this scholarship, awarded annually to support a student of classical voice with their tuition or other expenses.

Who is eligible?

• Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• Applicants must be a Classical Voice student enrolled at the New Zealand School of Music

Selection criteria

Applicants will be assessed on their outstanding vocal and academic ability.

Application process

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

Scholarship specific documentation

• Applicants must submit a plan for progressing their studies in vocal performance
• Academic transcript
• Academic reference (to be requested via the online application)

Selection process

The recipient will be selected by the NZSM Scholarships Committee in consultation with the voice department.

Additional information

The scholarship will be paid as one lump sum to the recipient.

The recipient will be asked to write a letter of thanks which will be forwarded to the donors.

Conditions

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Contact

Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04