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Published: 17 Apr 2025 68 views
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”.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history.
| Application Deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Value | $3,000 |
| Country to study | New Zealand |
| School to study | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The scholarship has a value of $3,000
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.
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 Victoria University of Wellington scholarship webpage
