Secondary School Leavers Scholarship
Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) is proud to announce the launch of a significant new initiative for young writers: the TCA | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship.
Designed to nurture the next generation of New Zealand writers, this inaugural scholarship offers five grants of $2,000 each, split between the successful student and their school.
The scholarship aims to provide a foundation for students transitioning from secondary school to a tertiary arts degree.
How it works
Designed to nurture the next generation of New Zealand writers, this inaugural scholarship offers five grants of $2,000 each, split between the successful student and their school.
The scholarship aims to provide a foundation for students transitioning from secondary school to a tertiary arts degree.
- Applications must be submitted through the student’s school; each school is invited to nominate up to two candidates
- The nominated students will submit an original short story or work of fiction (500-2000 words)
- Year 12 and 13 students planning to leave school and enrol in a Level 5 or above arts degree can be nominated.
- The TCA| NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship is available to students attending schools holding a current copyright licence with TCA. Check if your school is enrolled or needs to renew your licence at this link: Get Licensed | Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa
- There is a $30 application fee for this scholarship
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