The Scholarship was established in 2020 and is funded by a bequest from Corrine Bridge-Opie. Ramon Opie and Corrine Bridge were successful New Zealand opera singers.

The intention of the Scholarship is to encourage and support students to undertake a Bachelor of Music (Honours) or a Master of Music in vocal studies at the University of Auckland.

ELIGIBILITY:

To be eligible for Scholarship consideration, applicants must be enrolled or enrolling in a Bachelor of Music (Honours) (BMus(Hons)) degree or a Master of Music (MMus) degree that includes courses in vocal studies.

A grade point average (GPA) or grade point equivalent (GPE) of 6.00 (5.50 for Māori and Pacific candidates) in their most recent qualifying programme for study is required for Scholarship consideration.

The Scholarship is tenable by domestic or international students.

The basis of selection will be academic merit as assessed by the grade point average (GPA) or grade point equivalent (GPE) calculated over the most recent qualifying programme, and the applicant’s interest in and potential to succeed in a vocal studies field as assessed by a personal statement.

The Scholarship will be awarded by the University of Auckland Council on the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Head of the School of Music (or nominee), and two members of Academic Staff from the School of Music who specialize in vocal studies, nominated by the Head of the School of Music.

BENEFIT:

Scholarships will be awarded annually for up to one year, up to a total annual value of $25,000. Payments and tenure will be pro-rated for part-time students.