The Athol Mann Award for Classical Voice was established in 2018 with a generous bequest from Athol Mann in acknowledgment of his passion for Opera and commitment to students of classical voice.
The late Emeritus Professor Athol Mann, a former Dean of what is now known as Wellington School of Business and Government and a prominent Wellington figure, has left a long legacy at Victoria University of Wellington.
While his career was in accountancy, Athol originally planned to study history and had a lifelong interest in the arts. He grew up in a musical family and developed a passion for opera after seeing an internationally acclaimed cast perform Verdi’s Rigoletto in his home city of Christchurch as a teenager. He once said that he had an “addiction for music the way some others have an addiction for golf”.
Victoria University of Wellington Athol Mann Scholarship
| Application Deadline | April 30, 2025 |
| Value | $3,000 |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Country to study | New Zealand |
| School to study | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of Victoria University of Wellington Athol Mann Scholarship
The scholarship has a value of $3,000
Victoria University of Wellington Athol Mann Scholarship Courses
- Music
Requirements for Victoria University of Wellington Athol Mann Scholarship
- Applicants must be enrolled full-time at the New Zealand School of Music majoring in Classical Voice.
- Applicants must be intending to enrol full time in their Honours year in the year following application.
Selection Process
Selection criteria
This scholarship is open to current New Zealand School of Music students who are majoring in Classical Voice. Preference for postgraduate students however, undergraduate students may still apply. Selection will be based on academic merit.
Application Documents
- A personal statement.
- A tour plan and budget.
Application Deadline
April 30, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com to apply
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
For more details, visit VUW webpage