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
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 scholarships can support 12 months of study, which:
- starts after 19 June 2024
- can be completed by 31 December 2025
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.
What to include in your application
Your application needs to include responses to the following questions:
- What do you want to do?
- How will this expand your skills and knowledge?
- Why is this course of study a good fit for you?
- Why is it important that you do this now?
You also need to attach a detailed budget showing the costs of what you want to do.
We encourage you to attach an artistic CV, letter of acceptance or confirmation from the host institute or other supporting material to support your application.
You can read more about creating a budget and attaching supporting information to your application in Making an application.
How to apply
The application form will be available to complete in the CNZ portal when the round is open.
Support making an application
If our systems are not accessible for you, speak to one of our advisers to find the best way for you to apply.
How we assess your application and make decisions
A panel of peer assessors assess the applications and select the recipients.
The assessors will consider whether:
- the course of study you have proposed will expand your skills and knowledge
- the course is a good fit for you
- it is important that you do this now
- there is potential for success
Final scholarship amounts will be decided by Creative New Zealand staff. For the Jack McGill Scholarship, decisions about the scholarship amounts are made in conjunction with Public Trust New Zealand.
Who to talk to
Speak to a music adviser to discuss your application.
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