The Colin Davey Scholarship in Music

Closing Date 15 Mar 2026
Key details

Value $8,000

Study level(s) Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Research), Postgraduate (Taught)

Subject area(s) Arts

The Scholarship supports highly talented and dedicated students studying music with performance and musical composition components. Valued at $8,000, the scholarship aims to foster excellence and creativity in the next generation of musicians.

Donor(s)

The Colin Davey Scholarship in Music was established in 2025 from a generous bequest by the late Colin Lester Davey. The funds are held and overseen by the Public Trust with the University receiving a share each year via the University of Waikato Foundation. The Scholarship will first be offered in 2026, with one Scholarship awarded annually, in perpetuity.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must be currently enrolled at the University of Waikato in a Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, or Doctor of Music programme that includes a performance and/or musical composition component. They must have completed at least 120 points of study at the University of Waikato and achieved a minimum B average across their most recent 120 points. Applicants should also demonstrate talent and dedication to music, a commitment to furthering the study of music, and show future promise and well-rounded personal qualities.

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines

    Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

  2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

    You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

    Application to enrol

  3. Apply using MyWaikato

    Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

    Apply now

Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.