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Who can apply

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Country of study
New Zealand
Degree already heldRequired
Secondary school diploma
Target level
Bachelor’s
Fields of study
Arts
Other conditions
  • Your school must hold a current copyright licence with Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The TCA| NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship is available to students attending schools holding a current copyright licence with TCA.
  • The application must be submitted through your school, and each school may nominate up to two candidates.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applications must be submitted through the student’s school; each school is invited to nominate up to two candidates
  • You must submit an original short story or work of fiction of 500 to 2000 words.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The nominated students will submit an original short story or work of fiction (500-2000 words)

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Application fee
NZ$30

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Your school nominates you as a candidate (each school may nominate up to two candidates).
    With whom
    Your school
  2. Step 2: Submit the application through your school, with an original short story or work of fiction of 500 to 2000 words.
    With whom
    You, through your school

Where to apply

Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA) (opens in a new tab) · TCA | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship

Official title (in English): Secondary School Leavers Scholarship

Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Tāwhia Copyright Aotearoa (TCA) and the New Zealand Society of Authors Te Puni Kaituhi o Aotearoa (NZSA): tawhia.nz