In 2022
- The winner of the 2022 Lexus Song Quest will receive an immediate cash prize of $20,000 net and a Study Scholarship of $27,000, plus economy international travel up to the value of $3,000.
- The runner-up will receive an immediate cash prize of $10,000 net and a Study Scholarship of $10,000.
- The other three finalists will each receive an immediate cash prize of $3,500 net.
Terms and Conditions
- All Study Scholarships must be taken up within two years of winning the prize.
- The cash prize for the runner-up of the Lexus Song Quest is supported by the Dame Malvina Major Foundation.
- An additional $15,000 scholarship prize is awarded by the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation to the singer who shows the most promise. All semi-finalists except the overall winner and runner up of the Lexus Song Quest are eligible for this prize, which will be selected by the Head Judge.