Scholarships

Since 2010, we have granted $1,023,000 in scholarships. Applications close 31 July

Scholarships

GWNZ Fellowships

Teaser Text:
Post-graduate awards for women to study or research.
Value:
$5,000 to $30,000
Area:
New Zealand
Open:
1 May 2020
Close:
31 July 2020
Apply

Harriette Jenkins Awards

Teaser Text:
Short-term awards for study or research, for GWNZ members only.
Value:
Up to $5,000
Area:
New Zealand
Open:
1 May 2020
Close:
31 July 2020
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The GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Award

Teaser Text:
To assist mature women graduates to make a change in career.
Value:
At least $10,000
Area:
New Zealand
Open:
1 May 2020
Close:
31 July 2020
Apply

The Mildred Keir Award

Teaser Text:
To assist women over 27 years of age seeking to study to help them enter the workforce.
Value:
$3,000
Area:
New Zealand
Open:
1 March 2019
Close:
14 April 2019
Apply

Graduate Women International – Hegg Hoffet Fund

Teaser Text:
To assist graduate women who have been displaced as a result of war, political upheaval or other serious emergencies.
Value:
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Area:
International
Open:
Close:
Apply

Graduate Women Wellington Scholarships – Weltec

Teaser Text:
Purpose: Female students at Weltec who have personal or financial hardship in pursuing their studies in non-traditional areas.
Value:
$3000
Area:
Wellington
Open:
Close:
1 December 2019
Apply

Graduate Women Wellington Scholarship – Whitireia

Teaser Text:
Purpose: Female students at Whitireia Community Polytechnic who have personal or financial hardship in pursuing their studies in non-traditional areas.
Value:
$3000
Area:
Wellington
Open:
Close:
1 December 2019
Apply

PhD Scholarship

Teaser Text:
Graduate Women Wellington established this PhD scholarship to build knowledge and leadership to enhance the status of women in New Zealand. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional woman who will make a significant contribution to the advancement of women's academic achievement in New Zealand. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute fully to the economic and social fabric and performance of the country through the knowledge contribution of her doctoral studies and her on-going leadership influence post completion. The scholarship will be held for up to three years.
Value:
$23,500 for stipend, plus a contribution towards tuition fees up to the value of $6500 per annum for three years.
Area:
Wellington
Open:
Close:
1 July 2019
Apply

Previous awardees

Grace Nichols
GWNZ Fellowship and Jesse Maddison Award, 2020

Grace Nichols

Philippa Moran
GWNZ Fellowship, 2020

Philippa Moran

Kirsten Strom
GWNZ Fellowship, 2020

Kirsten Strom

Frequently asked questions

When do the your scholarships open?

1st May 2019

When do your scholarships close?

5 pm on 31 July 2019. Note we do not accept late applications

How much are your scholarships worth?

The value of our scholarships range from $3,000 to $30,000; depending on the scholarship and available funds

How do I apply?

Follow the instructions found on the scholarships page for the scholarship you are applying for

Am I eligible?

Each scholarship has eligibility criteria specific to the scholarship; see the scholarship pages for more information

How do I get help?

For branch scholarships contact the relevant branch. For national and international scholarships contact Email: trustsecretary@GWNZ.org.nz

I am a Fellowship awardee – How shall I approach my Progress Report

Think of your audience – who is primarily the GWNZ membership and interested public. Note: Your report becomes a public document as we upload it to the webpage. Photos add interest; please provide a high quality digital photo relevant to your scholarship (max 300kb) for us to upload with your report.