Cammick Scholarship

Study area(s): Music
Closing date(s): 15 November
Tenure: One Year
Number offered: One
Value: $10,000 (subject to funds available)

Description

This scholarship has been established to support students majoring in performance at the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship will alternate between exceptional voice students, and other instruments or composition students.

History

Graeme Cammick died in 2020 leaving a generous bequest to te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, asking that it be used to establish a scholarship for students at the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī. Graeme had a long career with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, retiring in 2018 to give him time to pursue his lifelong interests in music and travel. A regular attender at the NZSM lunchtime concerts, he enjoyed all music, and had a particular interest in voice. The Cammick Scholarship is for students at the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī established using funds from the Graeme Cammick Property Trust.

Who is eligible?

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled full-time at the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī, majoring in performance.
  • Applicants must be intending to further their study overseas or at NZSM, undertake performances in New Zealand, or some similar academic advancement or development activity.
  • Applicants must have acceptance into the intended programme.

Selection criteria

The scholarship will alternate between vocal students, or other instruments and composition students.

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

  • A personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria for the scholarship
  • A detailed budget and plan on how you intend to use the funds
  • A reference highlighting applicant's character and aptitude

Selection process

The successful recipient will be selected by the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) Scholarships Committee following consultation with senior staff from the Voice, Composition, and relevant instruments, and with approval from the Director of the NZSM.

Additional information

The scholarship can be used to fund:

  • overseas study
  • performance experiences in New Zealand, and
  • further study at the New Zealand School of Music —Te Kōkī, particularly for those who may not otherwise be able to afford it.

For those who remain at NZSM, funds can be applied toward fees, overseas short-courses and other development opportunities.

Recipient will be asked to write a letter of appreciation to the family of Graeme Cammick.

Recipient will also be expected to demonstrate engagement and contribute to the community and environment of the New Zealand School of Music. This may include participation in performances and events.

Regulations and 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 4:30pm 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 a 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 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