Music Scholarships

On this page:

• Who can apply
• What can be funded
• Who to talk to

Who can apply

To apply for a scholarship, you must:

• be an individual who is a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• have a track record of experience and success in your artform – this means you must have completed, as a minimum, a university degree, diploma, or LTCL or LRSM qualification related to your proposed musical studies

What can be funded

The scholarship can be used towards:

• study fees
• accommodation and living expenses
• travel costs

The Edwin Carr Foundation Scholarship

The Edwin Carr Foundation Scholarship enables outstanding New Zealand composers to further their music studies overseas.

Up to $35,000 is available to support up to two 12-month scholarships and is typically awarded for an accredited course of study at a recognised overseas training institution.

The Jack McGill Music Scholarship

The Jack McGill Music Scholarship enables young music practitioners aged 20 years or over to further their music studies overseas.

Priority is given to pianists.

Up to $8,000 is available to support up to two 12-month scholarships and is typically awarded for an accredited course of study at a recognised overseas training institution.

The Butland Music Scholarship

The Butland Music Scholarship enables a talented young music practitioner to further their music studies overseas or in New Zealand.

Up to $8,000 is available to support one 12-month scholarship.

Who to talk to

Speak to a music adviser to discuss your application.