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Ada Kathleen and Barbara Ellen Watson Scholarship

Scholarship details

Ada Kathleen and Barbara Ellen Watson Scholarship
Study levels Masters, Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Up to $7,500
Close date Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

A Scholarship of up to $7,500 for full-time postgraduate study in Music at the University of Auckland, for a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident. The Ada Kathleen and Barbara Ellen Watson Scholarship was established in 2015 and is funded by a bequest by Barbara Ellen Watson in memory of her sister, Ada Kathleen, both of whom loved classical music. The main purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support excellent students undertaking study in Music, especially where this funding would make a significant contribution to their financial needs.

Entry requirements

Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible to apply. Then click on the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. We recommend you check the form early in case a reference or endorsement is required to support your application, and to familiarise yourself with the form. All sections (including request sections) must be completed by the closing date, which is midnight on the specified date (unless stated otherwise). We recommend you do not have two different scholarship applications open within the same browser. Outcomes are determined by a selection committee and are usually notified around eight weeks after the closing date. Regulations for the Ada Kathleen and Barbara Ellen Watson Scholarship. Size: 68.4 kB. Type: PDF.