Deane Music Scholarship

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

Selection criteria

This scholarship is for Māori and Pasifika school-leaver students who are enrolling in an undergraduate degree programme within the New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington, who otherwise may not be able to attend university due to financial disadvantage.

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

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 the applicant has shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals; and what they hope to achieve with their degree
• Copy of Years 12 and 13 results to date
• Applicants must complete the financial section of the online application
• Two references (to be requested via the online application) from current music teacher, and Year 13 Dean
• An endorsement of whakapapa and/or Pasifika ethnicity (to be requested via the online application)

Selection process

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

Shortlisted students will be invited to interview. Applicants will be asked to produce some academic writing of theirs at the interview.

Additional information

Payment of the scholarship will follow a three-year plan: $10,000 in the first year ($5,000 toward accommodation and $5,000 stipend); $15,000 in the second and third years ($5,000 toward fees, $5,000 toward accommodation and $5,000 stipend).

The recipient will be asked to write a letter of thanks to the donor, and required to provide a short summary of their progress/achievements at the end of each academic year, following a review with the New Zealand School of Music.

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

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