Graduate Women New Zealand

In pursuit of WOMEN'S EQUALITY, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT & GLOBAL PEACE

 

What we do

Think.

'Changing the World by Degrees' Graduate Women New Zealand believe that 'Knowledge is Power!' We provide grant funding and scholarships to help women and girls gain access to education and academic qualifications, that can help improve their socio-economic status and 'standing in the world.'

We

ACT & ADVOCATE

Graduate Women NZ in alignment with the Vision and Mission of Graduate Women International Advocates for Peace, Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women through Education. We Actively Campaign to Raise Awareness of Women's Rights!  

We

Connect.

Our Graduate Women New Zealand branches offer graduate women opportunities to meet, network, brainstorm, share ideas and socialise with other female academics. We have a strong contingent of Senior as well as young PhD and Graduate members keen to share their expertise and experiences, and support with you either at our Branch In-person or Virtual Meetings.

GWNZ BRANCHES, PURPOSE, CONSTITUTION & OUR GWNZ TEAM

Graduate Women NZ was established in 1921. We have three branches across the country, GW Wellington, GW Manawatu and GW Otago plus we have a GW Independent Members Network. Graduate Women NZ works empower women through education and achieving peace in New Zealand and across the globe. To become a Graduate Women NZ member click on the links below. Click here to view our GWNZ Constitution 

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Scholarships

  • GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Scholarship

    For short term research. Valued at $5,000 these awards are for GWNZ members only.

    Value:

    $5,000

    Locale:

    New Zealand

    Open:

    01 April 2026

    Due:

    31 May 2026

    Apply

  • GWNZ Fellowships

    Fellowships for women to do doctoral study at a tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas.

    Value:

    Up to $10,000

    Locale:

    New Zealand

    Open:

    01 April 2026

    Due:

    31 May 2026

    Apply