University of Auckland George Hopkins Prize 2026

Mrs. Helen Hopkins founded this prize in 1975 in memory of her late husband, George Hopkins, a longtime tutor for woodwind instruments at the School of Music.

Eligibility Criteria for the University of Auckland George Hopkins Prize:

Applicants must:

• Be a full-time woodwind student
• Be enrolled in one of the following programmes:
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Music (Conjoint degree)
  • Bachelor of Music (Honours)
  • Graduate Diploma in Music
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Music
• Be studying at the School of Music
• Have achieved the highest mark in one of the following courses:
  • MUS 121
  • MUS 221
  • MUS 321
  • MUS 620 A & B
  • MUS 721
• Meet the standard of sufficient academic merit as determined by the University

Value of the University of Auckland George Hopkins Prize:

The value of the Prize will be $500.

Application Process:

• No student application required
• Nomination is made to the Scholarships Office.