Greta Ostova Cello Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, Masters, Honours, Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 (subject to funds available) |
| Close date | Sunday, 15 November 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Both domestic and international |
About the scholarship
The Scholarship exists to attract and support cellists of outstanding ability and potential to study cello performance at NZSM, and to engage each recipient with the life, artistry, and legacy of Greta Ostova. Established in 2026 through the generosity of Donald Best, her former student, to honour her memory and contributions, to support cellists of exceptional promise at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington.
Entry requirements
The scholarship is open to full-time domestic and international students at any level of study, who are enrolled or intending to enrol at NZSM with cello as their principal study in a performance pathway. Selection will be based on the strength of the application, together with the entry audition or a dedicated audition/recorded portfolio, academic record and, for postgraduate applicants, the proposed programme of study. Preference shall be given to students entering NZSM (including entry to a postgraduate programme).