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The Professor John Steele Honours Scholarship in Musicology
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Honours |
|---|---|
| Value | NZ$3,000 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 the writing of a MUSI490 dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be:
- hold a Bachelor of Music degree, and be qualified to enter the Honours programme
- demonstrate proof of potential academic research ability through prior research experience at undergraduate level
- be enrolled (or intend to enroll) in an Honours degree in music 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 applicant's proposed research programme, including whether it features an achievable goal or aim
- the applicant's career goals and plans
- the applicant's personal qualities.