| Value | NZ$5,000 per annum |
|---|---|
| Number offered | One |
| Closing date | 10 December |
Information
Established by the University of Otago in 2023, from the John Steele Bequest. Professor John Steele was a long serving member of the Music Department, and world-renowned for his research on early Western art music. The scholarship aims to provide financial support for students of musicology, and supports the academic research of music in preparation for the writing of a PhD or DMA thesis.
Applicants must be:
- demonstrate proof of potential academic research ability through (i) successful completion of a research Honours or Master’s degree in music, or (ii) appropriate and equivalent prior research experience
- be enrolled (or intend enrolling) in a PhD or Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree at the University of Otago
The following factors shall be considered in selecting the scholarship:
- the applicant’s overall academic ability, including their GPA
- the calibre of the applicant’s track record in research
- the applicant’s proposed research programme, including
- the value or significance of the research, and
- whether it features an achievable goal or aim
- the applicant’s career goals and plans
- the applicant’s personal qualities
Preference will be given to a student studying on the Dunedin campus.
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Completed applications must be submitted by the closing date to Student Administration (Scholarships) at scholarships@otago.ac.nz.