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The Professor John Steele Master's Scholarship in Musicology
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$5,000 per annum |
| Close date | Wednesday, 10 December 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
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 completing either a Master of Arts degree (by thesis or coursework) or a Master of Music degree.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be:
- demonstrate proof of potential academic research ability through (i) successful completion of a Bachelor of Music with Honours degree, or (ii) appropriate and equivalent prior research experience.
- be enrolled (or intend enrolling) in a Master of Arts degree or Master of Music 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.