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New Zealand Contemporary Art Award
Scholarship details
| Study levels | PhD, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor's Honours, Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | 5000.00 |
| Open date | Wednesday, 16 October 2024 |
| Close date | Monday, 4 November 2024 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
One award of $5000 will be offered annually to a female or male enrolled in the third year or above of a degree or post-graduate degree in a Visual Arts-related area. Thanks to the generosity of Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery, the Award also includes a 12-month membership to the Gallery.
Value: $5,000
Closing date: 04 November 2024
AUT students can apply via the AUT Scholarships Portal, please click here.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the NZ Contemporary Art Award must be:
- New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents;
- intending to enrol full-time in the third year or above of a Bachelor or Post-Graduate Degree relating to the Arts sector, for the following academic year.
In making these awards, the selection committee may give consideration to:
- the applicant’s commitment to a career in the visual arts sector;
- the applicant’s personal statement (of no more than 300 words) explaining why they have chosen their area of study;
- the applicant’s academic record; (for the purpose of this award, academic merit will be assessed from the GPA or GPE obtained over the applicant’s most recent two years of graded study (or equivalent));
- the applicant’s referee’s report;
- the applicant’s need for financial assistance;
- the applicant’s Māori and/or Pasifika background, however students from all backgrounds will be considered;
- any special circumstances, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered relevant.