Applications are now open for the 2026 CLNZ | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship!

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature | Posted: Wednesday Jun 10, 2026

Are you a Year 12 or 13 student with a passion for creative writing and plans to study the arts in 2027? This scholarship could be for you. Applications close Wednesday 1 July 2026.

Students intending to enrol in a Level 5 or higher arts degree in 2027 are invited to apply. Applicants must be nominated by their school (up to two candidates per school) and submit an original short story or work of fiction between 500 and 2,000 words.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your writing talent and take the next step in your creative journey.

Find out more and apply here: CLNZ | NZSA Secondary School Leavers Scholarship