Music scholarships

Find more information about music and general scholarships available to New Zealand School of Music students.

There are a huge number of both Music scholarships (below) and general scholarships that NZSM students are eligible to apply for. There is an online application form linked to each scholarship entry; if not, there will be a clear statement informing you where to find this application form. As new scholarships are added from time to time, students should regularly check this website.

With a few exceptions, closing dates are set either at the beginning (February-April) or end (October-November) of the academic year. Read all details carefully. Note that some scholarships allow you to apply well in advance of the stated closing date while others do not accept applications more than 3 months in advance of the closing date. Closing dates are strictly adhered to.

Preparing a good application takes time – do not leave it to the last day. Applications are more likely to be short-listed if all the required information is provided and in the requested manner. Often original documents are required for sighting; remember to allow time to collect these.


February - April first round scholarships

See a list of scholarships that close between February and April each year.

October - November second round scholarships

See a list of scholarships that close between October and November each year.

Freemasons Lankhuyzen/Whetu-Kairangi Music Awards

Find out about the scholarships granted to students by the Lankhuyzen/Whetu-Kairangi Masonic Trust.

Judith Clark Memorial Fellowships

Find out about the Judith Clark Memorial Fellowships, including eligibility, deadlines and application information.

Nationally contested scholarships

Find information on scholarships that are available to New Zealand School of Music students for study in NZ or brief overseas trips.

Nationally contested scholarships - overseas study

Find information on scholarships that are available to New Zealand School of Music students for overseas study.

Rebekah Wilson Scholarship for Sonic Arts

Find out more about this scholarship, open to female students of the New Zealand School of Music who are studying or who aspire to study sonic arts.

Further enquiries

For more information on scholarships available to NZSM students, contact the chair of the scholarships committee, Inbal Megiddo.

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