Fehl Music Scholarship

The Fehl Music Scholarship supports current second and third-year Music students at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington who are studying towards a New Zealand School of Music (NZSM) undergraduate degree. This scholarship is designed to help support deserving NZSM undergraduate students who are in financial need. Students are selected on the basis of academic merit, future potential, commitment to music, and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship may be held concurrently with any other award or grant as long as the terms of that award of grant permit. The scholarship will be awarded by Victoria University of Wellington upon the recommendation of a selection committee comprising of the Head of NZSM (or nominee), one member of academic staff from NZSM, as appointed by the Head of School, and one representative of the Fehl Trust. Victoria University of Wellington is not obliged to make an award in any year if there is no candidate of sufficient merit. Up to the value of $8,000 (subject to funds available). The scholarship will be paid in one instalment in the second trimester. The recipient will be expected to demonstrate engagement and contribute to the community and environment of NZSM. This may include but is not limited to, participation in ensembles, presentations, or performances at NZSM or university events. Students are expected to write a letter of thanks to the donor to show their appreciation.