Joe Raynes Award at University of Auckland 2026

The Joe Raynes Award supports Master of Fine Arts students at the University of Auckland. It provides partial funding of up to NZD $1,500 for students specializing in Drawing, Painting, or Design. Applicants must have completed a relevant Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Auckland and achieve the highest marks in Studio courses.

Eligible Degrees

Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)

Eligible Nationalities

Not specified

Destination

New Zealand

Eligible Courses

Fine Arts

University

The University of Auckland

Joe Raynes Award at University of Auckland 2026

The Joe Raynes Award, established by Mr. Joseph Raynes' Will, supports the study of Drawing, Painting, or Design. Originally for the Diploma in Fine Arts with Honours, it is now available to Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have completed and met the requirements to graduate with one of the following from the University of Auckland in the year before the award: Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (BFA(Hons)), or Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA).
Be enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at the University of Auckland in the year of the award.
Achieve the highest marks in Studio courses from the preceding year among eligible candidates.

Value of the Joe Raynes Award

One Award will be made annually and will be of the value of up to $1,500.

Application Process

No separate application is necessary. All eligible applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship.

Apply for the Joe Raynes Award at University of Auckland 2026

Deadline: 10 Aug, 2026

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