Postgraduate Scholarship in Classical Piano Performance
Description
The scholarship is to assist classical pianists entering postgraduate study at either the New Zealand School of Music or an approved overseas institute.
History
This scholarship has been established by an anonymous bequest donor to assist classical pianists entering postgraduate study at either the New Zealand School of Music or an approved overseas institute.
Who is eligible?
The scholarship will be open to classical piano students (who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents), entering postgraduate studies at either the New Zealand School of Music or an approved overseas institute (applicants must provide evidence that they have been awarded a place).
The scholarship is also open to international students who are applying for study at the New Zealand School of Music.
Selection criteria
- Applicants must be classical piano students entering postgraduate studies at either the New Zealand School of Music or an approved overseas institute
- Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents or international students
- Applicants who are international students must be applying to study at the New Zealand School of Music
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
- Two references (to be requested via the online application
- Provide a web link for three contrasting pieces
- Evidence of placement at an overseas institute for classical piano (if appropriate)
- A personal statement outlining future plans and how this scholarship can assist their future studies
Selection process
The successful recipient will be selected by the New Zealand of School of Music.
Additional information
Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship.
The recipient 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.
Regulations and conditions
- 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.
- 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.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
- 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.
- Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
- 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