Auckland Royal Academy Scholarship Portal | New Zealand Scholarships 2026

Arts & Creative Industries Scholarship 2025

Field-specific Arts & Creative Industries Amount: 11,000 NZD Deadline: May 10, 2026

The Arts & Creative Industries Scholarship supports talented students pursuing careers in the creative arts, including visual arts, performing arts, design, and media. This scholarship recognizes the importance of creativity and artistic expression in society and provides financial support to help students develop their artistic talents and professional skills.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be enrolled or planning to enroll in an arts or creative industries program
- Have achieved an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher (or equivalent)
- Submit a portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and creativity
- Provide a personal statement outlining artistic goals and career aspirations
- Have one letter of recommendation from an arts professional or educator
- Participate in at least one public exhibition or performance during the scholarship year

1. Personal Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Gender

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Marital Status *

Ethnicity

Address *

City *

State/Province

Postal/Zip Code

Country *

Nationality *

Duration of Residence in Current Country *

2. Proposed Study

Degree Program *

Current Academic Degree *

Scholarship Type *

Method of Study *

Proposed Start Date *

Expected Duration of Study

Major Area of Study *

Current Major/Specialization *

Current GPA (if applicable)

Expected Graduation Date *

3. Supporting Information

Personal Statement/Essay (300-500 words) *

Please explain why you are applying for this scholarship, your academic and career goals, and how this scholarship will help you achieve them.

0 words (300-500 words required)

Academic Achievements

List any academic achievements, awards, honors, or recognitions you have received.

Financial Information

Please provide information about your financial situation and need for this scholarship.

4. Document Upload

Personal Identity Document (Passport/ID) *

Upload a copy of your passport or national ID card. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG (max 5MB)

Academic Qualifications (Transcript/Certificate) *

Upload a copy of your latest academic transcript or certificate. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG (max 5MB)

Additional Supporting Document (Optional)

Upload any additional document that supports your application (e.g., recommendation letter, CV). Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG (max 5MB)

5. Declaration

I declare that the information provided in this application is true and correct. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in the cancellation of my application or scholarship. I agree to the terms and conditions of the Auckland Royal Academy Scholarship Program.

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