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The Awards Programme

AUT Awards in Fashion Design

Up to two awards of $2,500 to assist women majoring in Fashion Design in the School of Art and Design at AUT.

Value: $2,500
Closing date: 26 May 2025

Applicants may apply using the online application form available through the AUT Scholarships Portal, please click here.

Women in Fine Arts Award, in memory of Carol Schofield

An Award of $2,500 in memory of Carol Schofield, sponsored by her family and friends, to support a woman enrolled full-time in the third year or above of a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or Design and Contemporary Art at the University of Auckland, Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, AUT or Unitec.

Value: $2,500
Closing date: 28 April 2026

AUT students can apply via the AUT Scholarships Portal, please click here.

New Zealand Contemporary Art Award, sponsored by NZ Contemporary Arts Trust

One award of $5000 will be offered annually to a female or male enrolled in the third year or above of a degree or post-graduate degree in a Visual Arts-related area. Thanks to the generosity of Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Art Gallery, the Award also includes a 12-month membership to the Gallery.

Value: $5,000
Closing date: 04 November 2025

AUT students can apply via the AUT Scholarships Portal, please click here.

Women in Performing Arts, in memory of MacAndrew family – Unitec

One award of up to $5,000 will be offered annually to assist a woman enrolled in the third year of the Performing and Screen Arts programme at Unitec.

Value: $5,000
Closing date: 4 November 2025

Applicants may apply using the online application form available at:
https://www.unitec.ac.nz/application-and-funding/scholarships-and-awards/kate-edger-educational-charitable-trust-macandrew