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Scholarship details

Kiwi Music Scholarship
Study levels Honours, Masters
Value The funds available each year will be in the range of $50,000-$60,000.
Occurrence 3 years
Close date Monday, 1 March 2021
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This scholarship is to assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers or conductors to continue their musical development either in New Zealand or overseas.

This scholarship was established by Mr Sven Stenbäck in memory of his wife Maida Stenbäck née Saunders, a New Zealander who loved the performance of classical music. Funding for the scholarship is made available through the Kiwi Music Scholarship Trust.

The scholarship will be awarded for classical instrumental performance (including vocal performance) or conducting.

How To Apply

Check your eligibility. Read the Regulations. Applications must be made online.

What you receive

The funds available each year will be in the range of $50,000-$60,000.

Entry requirements

Applicants will be New Zealand citizens who are normally resident in New Zealand.

Applicants will have completed or are completing an honours or masters degree in musical performance (including vocal performance) or conducting at a New Zealand university, or an equivalent musical qualification.