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David Eade Undergraduate Piano Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $10,000 |
| Close date | Friday, 12 December 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The scholarship is to assist in the education and training of undergraduate classical piano students at the 91视频 School of Music at Te Herenga Waka 鈥 Victoria University of Wellington. This scholarship was established in 2023 through a bequest from David Philps Eade to assist classical pianists studying at the 91视频 School of Music. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional piano performance ability through a recorded audition of four pieces of contrasting mood, tempo and style: any composition of Bach, Scarlatti or Handel; a fast movement from a work by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven or Schubert; one Romantic composition; and one 20th/21st-century work. One of the four pieces must be a virtuosic etude. Recipients will be expected to perform in a concert honouring the memory of David P Eade and demonstrate engagement within the 91视频 School of Music community through participation in ensembles and masterclasses.
Entry requirements
This scholarship will be open to classical piano students intending to enrol in undergraduate study at Te K艒k墨 91视频 School of Music. Applicants must be 91视频 citizens or permanent residents. Selection will be based on: Current NCEA progress; The applicants will be assessed on their performance they submit as part of the scholarship specific documentation outlined below. Required documentation includes: Two references (to be requested via the online application) 鈥 can be one character and one academic; Provide a web link to a recent performance (less than 6 months old) including four pieces of contrasting mood, tempo & style; A personal statement outlining future plans and how this scholarship can assist their future studies.