NAPTA - Northern Area Performance Theatre Awards

Since 2010, together with our sponsors, the NAPTA Trust have been awarding scholarships annually to assist applicants with their performing arts education development.

Mission of the Trust
To offer financial assistance for a recognised course of study or programme in the areas of education - performing arts, music, dance and drama.

NAPTA Scholarships

Applications now open
Click here to apply!
Note: as the application form requires head shot and letter uploads, you will be required to sign into Google

With thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Geoff Clews and iTICKET, the NAPTA Trust is excited to offer over $5,000 worth of support. There will be three Patron’s John Antony Scholarships of $1,500 each and a further iTICKET Scholarship of $1,000. The NAPTA Charitable Trust are now accepting applications!

2026 Scholarships will be directed towards those within our theatre community who are furthering their theatrical education. The awards will acknowledge, in particular, perseverance, resilience, and initiative in finding or creating an outlet for their craft.

All applications are due before 5pm Friday 13th of February 2026. Recipients will be announced at the 2025 iTICKET NAPTA Awards, on Saturday 28th February 2026.

Any questions regarding scholarships can be directed to info@napta.org.nz or message us on Facebook

	Since 2010, together with our sponsors, the NAPTA Trust have been awarding scholarships annually to assist applicants with their performing arts education development. Mission of the Trust To offer financial assistance for a recognised course of study or programme in the areas of education - performing arts, music, dance and drama. NAPTA Scholarships Applications now open Click here to apply! Note: as the application form requires head shot and letter uploads, you will be required to sign into Google With thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Geoff Clews and iTICKET, the NAPTA Trust is excited to offer over $5,000 worth of support. There will be three Patron’s John Antony Scholarships of $1,500 each and a further iTICKET Scholarship of $1,000. The NAPTA Charitable Trust are now accepting applications! 2026 Scholarships will be directed towards those within our theatre community who are furthering their theatrical education. The awards will acknowledge, in particular, perseverance, resilience, and initiative in finding or creating an outlet for their craft. All applications are due before 5pm Friday 13th of February 2026. Recipients will be announced at the 2025 iTICKET NAPTA Awards, on Saturday 28th February 2026. Any questions regarding scholarships can be directed to info@napta.org.nz or message us on Facebook		Results Scholarship Recipients View now >>

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