Scholarships awarded annually to emerging and established music practitioners to further their studies.
The Edwin Carr Foundation Scholarship enables up to two composers to further their music studies overseas.
The Jack McGill Music Scholarship enables up to two young music practitioners to further their music studies overseas.
The Butland Music Scholarship enables a young music practitioner to further their music studies overseas or in New Zealand.
Amount
Varies
Artforms
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Music Scholarships 2024
For activities taking place between:
19 Jun 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
Opened: 18 Mar 2024
Closed: 16 Apr 2024, 1PM
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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.