History
Toi Whakaari has been nurturing performers and arts practitioners for over 50 years.
Education
The chances of students being employed after graduating at Toi Whakaari is high, partly because New Zealand has a busy TV and film industry with international connections, but also because students leave Toi Whakaari equipped with considerable knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in New Zealand’s performing arts scene.
TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School Key Statistics & Highlights
- 22 Scholarships
- Private Institution Type
TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School Overview
TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School Scholarships
TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Housing services
There is no student accommodation on campus or affiliated to the School. Moststudents at Toi Whakaari obtain private rental accommodation in a house or flatin Wellington. Student Services staff will visit and assess any boarding or homestay accommodation recommended for International students.
Most of our students live in shared flats in our local area: Newtown, Berhampore, Mount Cook, and Vogeltown. There is some availability in The Cube, a Massey University hostel.
Library services
The Nola Millar Library is the library for Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School and is named after the school's first director. The Library is the most comprehensive specialist library of its kind in New Zealand.
Library opening hours are generally Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm
Facilities: Online catalogue and databases
ICT services
The Computer Lab and Sound Studio contain valuable assets. Procedures are necessary tosafeguard this equipment and to meet insurance requirements. Failure to comply with theserules will be viewed as a breach of School discipline.
The Computer Lab is open during normal School hours in term time, (Monday - Friday from.8am 6pm) during the evenings if Reception is attended and weekends from 8.30am5pm
Medical services
- International students are generally not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand.
- Students may become members of nearbyMassey University’s Health and Counselling Service and access medicalservices through them. Counselling services (via Massey Health), are free to all students.
- International students can access doctors, nurses etc. for a subsidised fee of approximately $20
Campus life
- Te Whaea is a large and spacious building with high, cathedral-like ceilings and purpose-built, modern facilities.Located on the site of the former Winter Show Buildings, Te Whaea is located in the inner-city suburb of Newtown on part of Wellington’s ‘green belt’ nature reserve.
- It’s just five minutes’ drive from the heart of the city and has ample parking. Studios, rehearsal rooms, theatres and performance spaces are available for hire.
TOI Whakaari New Zealand Drama School Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
New Zealand Country
Wellington City
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