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Alexander Leith Bagpipe and Drum Scholarship

Scholarship details

Alexander Leith Bagpipe and Drum Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value $3,500 towards the cost of tuition fees for first year of study at the University of Otago
Close date Monday, 1 December 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

Established by a descendant of Alexander and Margery Leith in 2008 to assist students who have demonstrated an outstanding level of merit in solo performance in either Scottish piping or drumming and all-round academic ability, to attend the University of Otago.

Entry requirements

Applications are open to students who will be in their first year of study and are planning to enrol in a music performance paper in Scottish piping and drumming at the University of Otago, in the year following the closing date. An additional form for music performance should be submitted to the Music Programme, School of Performing Arts.