Scholarship

The Ashburton Society of Arts Scholarship is part of the Societies’ ongoing effort to promote the visual
arts in New Zealand. The award is intended to provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in the
second year or above of a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Fine Arts (excluding Film and
Television, Digital and AI) at a New Zealand Tertiary institution.

Amount and Type of Award

One award of $1000.00 will be available each year – the award shall be paid in one instalment
directly to the successful applicant on presentation of a fees invoice showing enrolment as a fulltime
student.

Tenure

One year only.
Applicants need to be a New Zealand Citizen or have permanent residency.

Annual availability

The ASA may decide not to award the scholarship if it deems there are no suitable candidates.
The awarding of this scholarship is at the total discretion of the ASA and all decisions are final.

Key Dates:

1 December 2024 Applications Open

31 January 2025 Applications Close

ASA panel to consider applications in February 2025

Successful applicant advised in early March 2025

Application

Candidates should download the application form, print, complete and send it to ashsocart@gmail.com.