Scholarships

GWNZ offers national and branch (regional) scholarships for women at various levels of study and/ or research

Scholarships

GWNZ Fellowships

Teaser Text:
Fellowships for women to do post-graduate study or research.
Value:
$5,000 to $30,000
Area:
New Zealand
Open:
1 May 2021
Close:
30 June 2021
Apply

GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Award

Teaser Text:
Short-term awards for study or research, for GWNZ members only.
Value:
Up to $5,000
Area:
New Zealand
Open:
1 May 2021
Close:
30 June 2021
Apply

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 2021
Close:
30 June 2021
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 2021
Close:
30 April 2021
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:
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GWNSCT Postgraduate Scholarships

Teaser Text:
Women who are New Zealand citizens are eligible to apply for scholarships for study towards a postgraduate qualification, preferably a Masters or Doctorate. Applicants must be enrolled at Massey University, Albany or AUT North Campus for their programme of study.
Value:
$2,000 - $10,000
Area:
North Shore
Open:
30 November 2020
Close:
31 March 2021
Apply

Rebecca L Lynch Memorial Scholarship

Teaser Text:
To support study abroad at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho USA.
Value:
This one-year scholarship, from January to December, covers non-resident tuition fees, registration fees, and room and board costs.
Area:
RLL Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee, Nelson
Open:
1 September 2020
Close:
31 August 2021
Apply

Previous awardees

Anne Stephenson
GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Award, 2020 - 2021

Anne Stephenson

Krystal Paix
GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Award, 2020 - 2021

Krystal Paix

Stevee Rihia
GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Award, 2020 - 2021

Stevee Rihia

Frequently asked questions

When do the GWNZ scholarships open?

1st May 2021

When do the GWNZ scholarships close?

5 pm on 30 June 2021.

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.

Can I apply for multiple scholarships?

Yes, you can apply for multiple GWNZ scholarships but if successful, you will only be offered one scholarship.

When are the GWNZ scholarship results announced?

All applicants are advised of the results in August

When are scholarship funds available?

This varies with each scholarship. When you are advised of being awarded the scholarship; we will also advise you of when payments will be made.

Does GWNZ provide financial support for community initiatives or one-off requests from individuals?

GWNZ only offer the scholarships as listed on the website

Does GWNZ accept late applications?

No