Universities New Zealand Kiwi Music Scholarship 2026

This scholarship is to assist outstanding New Zealand musical performers or conductors to continue their musical development either in New Zealand or overseas.

This scholarship was established by Mr Sven Stenbäck in memory of his wife Maida Stenbäck née Saunders, a New Zealander who loved the performance of classical music. Funding for the scholarship is made available through the Kiwi Music Scholarship Trust. The scholarship will be awarded for classical instrumental performance (including vocal performance) or conducting.

• Table of Content
• About Universities New Zealand (UNZ)
• Universities New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Universities New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for Universities New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Universities New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Universities New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship

• Varies. The funds available each year will be in the range of $50,000-$60,000.

Requirements for Universities New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants will be New Zealand citizens who are normally resident in New Zealand. 
• Applicants will have completed or are completing an honours or masters degree in musical performance (including vocal performance) or conducting at a New Zealand university, or an equivalent musical qualification.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Check your eligibility.
2. Read the Regulations.
3. Applications must be made online. A link to the application website is here.

For more information, kindly visit Universities New Zealand scholarship webpage.