Deane Music Scholarship

Study area(s): Music
Scholarship level: School leaver
Closing date(s): 1 November
Tenure: Up to three years, subject to maintaining a B average GPA
Award for: Māori; Pasifika; Facing financial hardship; Domestic
Number offered: One
Value: $40,000 (see additional information)

History and purpose

This award was established to support a talented Māori or Pasifika musician during their studies at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington, who otherwise may not be able to attend university due to financial disadvantage.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be:

  • intending to enrol in a full-time undergraduate degree programme at the NZSM in the year following application
  • a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • of Māori or Pasifika descent
  • experiencing financial hardship

Selection criteria

Selection is based on academic merit, musical and scholarly ability. Preference will be given to applicants who are experiencing financial hardship.

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.

Apply online

Scholarship specific documentation

  • A personal statement demonstrating resilience or determination in achieving academic and personal goal, and aspirations for future career
  • Applicants must complete the financial section of the online application
  • Two references  from current music teacher and Year 13 Dean (to be requested via the online application)
  • An endorsement of whakapapa and/or Pasifika ethnicity (to be requested via the online application)
  • NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 results to date

Selection process

The recipient will be selected by a committee comprising of the NZSM Head of School, or their nominee, two other members of academic staff, and a representative from the Deane Endowment Trust.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and asked to produce a sample of their academic writing.

Additional information

Payment of the scholarship will follow a three-year plan:

Year 1: $15,000 towards tuition fees, accommodation and stipend
Year 2: $15,000 towards tuition fees and stipend
Year 3: $10,000 towards tuition fees and/or stipend

The recipient must maintain a B average GPA in order to retain the scholarship for the full tenure.

The recipient is expected to write a letter of thanks to the donor and to submit a short report outlining their progress and achievements at the end of each academic year, following a review with the New Zealand School of Music.

The recipient is also expected to demonstrate engagement with, and contribute to, the New Zealand School of Music community. Such contributions may include participation in ensembles, presentations, performances, and other NZSM or University activities and events.

Conditions

  1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30pm 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 with the exception of full-fee paying scholarships.
  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 the University 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