MARGARET NIELSEN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP

Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.

Applicants must be currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate degree at the New Zealand School of Music. Applicants must be in their first year of a BMus majoring in Classical Musical Performance. Applicants must be experiencing financial hardship.

Stated amount: 83,900 Value: $1,000 (subject to available funds) Number of awards: 01

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date.

The selection panel will consist of representatives of the New Zealand School of Music. Additional information Recipients must write a letter of thanks to the donor of this scholarship and to provide an end of year progress report if requested. The recipient will be expected to demonstrate engagement and contribute to the community and environment of the New Zealand School of Music. This may include but is not limited to, participation in ensembles, presentations, or performances at NZSM or university events. Other Info Regulations and conditions A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve a satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

Position: The Scholarships Office Organization: Victoria University of Wellington Address: PO Box 600 Wellington 6140 New Zealand Phone: +64 4 463 5557 E-mail: scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz Click here for more information Apply Now https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/scholarships/current/margaret-nielsen-music-scholarship