Deane Orchestral Studies Scholarship

Study area(s): Music
Scholarship level: Master's by coursework
Closing date(s): 1 November
Tenure: One year
Award for: Domestic
Number offered: Two
Value: $15,000

History and purpose

The Deane Endowment Trust dedicates generous support to music and education, including regular contributions to activities of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) and Te Kōkī—New Zealand School of Music (NZSM). The Deane Orchestral Studies Scholarship, promoting links between the NZSO and the NZSM through a specific Masters programme, builds on this legacy and the already strong relations between our two organisations. The Deane Orchestral Studies Scholarships are to help strengthen the relationship between NZSM and NZSO as they seek to develop a National Music Centre.

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 orchestral performance.

Who is eligible?

  • Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (with a GPA of 7) in performance at NZSM or any New Zealand university on any orchestral instrument or demonstrate equivalent professional experience.
  • Applicants must have applied for the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Practice (MFA (CP)) at Te Tōkī—New Zealand School of Music and will reside in Wellington for the duration of their degree studies.
  • Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Selection criteria

These scholarships will be awarded to the most talented students in orchestral performance enrolling for a Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) at Te Kōkī—New Zealand School of Music.

Applicants must have submitted an application for the MFA(CP) in Music/Sound by the closing date of the scholarship.

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 career aspirations and goals, and elaborating on outstanding performance skills.

Selection process

The recipients will be selected by the NZSM Committee that includes representative(s) of the NZSO. Scholarship applicants may be required to be interviewed and auditioned by the panel.

Additional information

The scholarship will be paid towards the recipients' university fees with any remaining funds paid to directly to the recipient.

Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor.

The recipients will be expected to demonstrate engagement and contribute to the community and environment of the New Zealand School of Music. This may include but is not limited to, participation in ensembles, presentations, or performances at NZSM or university events.

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