Bursaries

A bursary opportunity is available to applicants of the 2026 Rare Book School, awarded by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB)

  • All applications for the Rare Book School will be assessed and notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

    30 November 2025: Bursary applications close.

    5 December 2025: Successful bursary applicants will be notified.

    19 December 2025: Payment due for all students accepted by this date to confirm their place, including those unsuccessful in a bursary application.

  • When applying to the Rare Book School course of your choice, please include an additional statement in your reason for applying which specifically requests to be considered for the bursary. Ensure that your additional statement addresses the eligibility criteria (see below for specific details).

    Once selected to the Rare Book School course of your choice, the organisers will share your name and bursary statement only with the relevant committee, which will select an applicant for their respective bursaries. The organisers will notify all applicants of the outcome of their bursary application.

  • The Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers is pleased to provide a bursary for a bookseller interested in developing their skills in the field of antiquarian, rare and collectible books. ANZAAB hold its members and affiliates to high standards of accuracy in cataloguing and presentation to the public. By partnering with the Australian and New Zealand Rare Book School we aim to provide an invaluable educational opportunity for the successful applicant.

    Application criteria

    The ANZAAB bursary will be for a bookseller resident in New Zealand or Australia and will cover the course fee (up to $1,000 AUD).

    Current ANZAAB members, prospective ANZAAB members and those interested in entering the antiquarian and rare book trade are encouraged to apply.

    To apply for the ANZAAB bursary, please apply for the course of your choice via the ANZRBS website and include in your reason for attending , a statement of up to 500 words outlining your experience and interest in the rare book trade, and how attending the Rare Book School will contribute towards this.