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Therle Drake Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship details

Therle Drake Postgraduate Scholarship
Study levels Masters, Ph D
Value $15,000 each round which may be split among recipients, depending on need and subject to available funds
Close date Saturday, 15 November 2025
Domestic/international Both domestic and international

About the scholarship

The Therle Drake Postgraduate Scholarship will be available annually and applications should be made by 15 November or 31 March in the year following, or the year in which the project is planned. All instrumentalists are eligible, though preference may be given to a piano student. The scholarship can involve the student attending a short course; or attending and/or participating in a concert and/or masterclass in Europe, North America or Australia.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be enrolling or have enrolled for postgraduate study at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and international students.