Bronwyn Bijl Scholarship
Named in celebration of Bronwyn Bijl, founding Director of The Piano, who passionately supports young people to fly.
We’re excited to launch the Bronwyn Bijl Scholarship, a brand new opportunity as part of our Next Generation Initiative to support promising young Canterbury-based artists or small groups to deliver projects here at The Piano throughout the year.
Each year via application, we’ll award up to $5000 to individuals or groups to plan and deliver a music based project here at The Piano.
Feeling inspired and have an idea? We want to hear from you!
This scholarship aims to support a wide range of music based activity. From recording sessions, concerts and performances, to skills development workshops, mentoring, teaching sessions or exploring your creative process and producing new work.
Your project could be for one day or night, or take place on several days over the course of the year in any of our beautiful spaces. Whatever your project idea may be, we’re keen to support you to bring it to life here at The Piano.
Who is this scholarship for and how do I apply?
This scholarship is open to young Canterbury-based artists or small groups of young artists aged 16-26* who are at school, pursuing further study or just starting out in their arts career.
Read through our Information Pack, and fill in our online application form above, tell us a little about yourself and what you’re doing, outline your project idea/kaupapa, and how The Piano could support you to make this happen.
Applications are now open, and close on Friday 28 February 2025 for projects taking place in 2025. We will notify all applicants of the outcome by mid March 2025.
*Must be 16-26 years of age at the time of applying and by the project completion date.
Thinking about applying, but have a few questions?
Submitting an application can be a big and sometimes daunting process, so if you’re unsure of where to start or have any questions about the application process, Marcus our Director is more than happy to help. Once upon a time he was exactly where you are now… and understands the journey!
We look forward to receiving your applications and supporting your ideas to come to life.
E. marcus@thepiano.nz
P. 03 377 5000
The Piano would like to thank Philip Carter for generously supporting the Bronwyn Bijl Scholarship.
