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FAME Emerging Practitioner Award

Value $10,000
Tenure annual
Opening date 15 September 2026
Closing date 15 October 2026
Provider FAME* Trust
Location Christchurch

* FAME is the Fund for Acting and Musical Endeavours

A cash grant of $10,000 to support the education, development and advancement of emerging and aspiring performing artists.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this award/scholarship you must:

  • Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • Have completed at least one year of tertiary education and be planning on full-time study

Eligible Programmes

How to Apply

  1. Complete an online application form
  2. Provide a personal statement (300-500 words) outlining what makes you the ideal candidate for this scholarship
  3. Provide two referee reports, which comment on your ability to succeed in this programme and attest to your character. One referee report must be from an Ara tutor. (Please use the templates provided below.)
Application Form Tutor Referee Character Referee