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David Eade Postgraduate Piano Scholarship

Scholarship details

David Eade Postgraduate Piano Scholarship
Study levels Honours, Masters, Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value $20,000
Close date Saturday, 13 December 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The scholarship is to assist in the education and training of postgraduate classical pianists studying at Te Kōkī the New Zealand School of Music, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. This scholarship was established in 2023 through a bequest from David Philps Eade to assist classical pianists studying at Te Kōkī the New Zealand School of Music, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. Applicants will be assessed on their performance they submit as part of the scholarship specific documentation outlined below. Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the family of the donor and are expected to perform in a concert honouring the memory of David P Eade. The scholarship covers stipend and other activities related to piano studies at Te Kōkī the New Zealand School of Music.

Entry requirements

This scholarship will be open to classical piano students who are graduates of Te Kōkī the New Zealand School of Music. Applicants must be classical piano graduates entering postgraduate studies at the New Zealand School of Music. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must meet the Victoria University of Wellington Entry Requirements for International students before the scholarship can be awarded.