Deadline: 20 December 2024
The Southland District Council is seeking applications for its Valmai Robertson Arts Scholarship to encourage and assist Southland District residents who participate in the field of dance to further develop their skills through attending courses, workshops, schools or other.
Categories
- The scholarship may be awarded for any of the following arts, but not limited to:
- Speech
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Vocal
- Visual Arts
- Writing
- Craft Arts
Funding Information
- Southland District Council has established a contestable fund of up to $2,500 annually.
- The actual amount granted to any individual and the number of grants awarded may be increased or decreased within the set limit, at the discretion of the Scholarship and Bursaries Subcommittee after considering the merits of the applications
- The Scholarship and Bursaries Subcommittee, may at its discretion, decline to allocate the full amount available in any one year, if in their opinion, the number or quality of the applications does not reach the required standard
- In awarding the scholarships the Scholarship and Bursaries Subcommittee will take into account the commitment of the individual, the potential benefits to the individual from participation and, if applicable, the potential benefits to the community.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant, or if dependent, the applicant’s parent/s or caregiver/s, must currently be residents or ratepayers in the area administered by Southland District Council and have been so for a minimum period of two consecutive years.
- All applicants will be interviewed and are required to provide examples of their work, where appropriate. Applicants are encouraged to ensure their availability to attend an interview on the date stated, as no alternative date will be available.
For more information, visit Southland District Council.
