John Cowie Reid Memorial Drama Scholarship

The John Cowie Reid Memorial Drama Scholarship was established in 2014 and is funded by the John Cowie Reid Memorial Fund. The Scholarship provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance to support postgraduate students enrolled in Drama at the Faculty of Arts and Education at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland. The Scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time postgraduate students who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. The award is offered annually, with one scholarship available each year. The tenure is for one year, and the scholarship is intended to provide assistance for students undertaking postgraduate study in Drama. Applications open on 11 February 2026 and close on 25 March 2026, with outcomes typically notified approximately eight weeks after the closing date.