Scholarships

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

 

  • GWNZ Fellowships

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

    Value:

    $5,000 to $10,000

    Locale:

    New Zealand

    Open:

    01 May 2024

    Due:

    30 June 2024

    Apply
  • GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Scholarship

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

    Value:

    $5,000

    Locale:

    New Zealand

    Open:

    01 May 2024

    Due:

    30 June 2024

    Apply
  • GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship

    To assist mature women graduates to change career.

    Value:

    At least one award valued at $10,000 each

    Locale:

    New Zealand

    Open:

    01 May 2024

    Due:

    30 June 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women North Shore Postgraduate Scholarships

    For high-achieving female students who are currently enrolled at at Massey University, Albany or AUT North Campus for postgraduate study.

    Value:

    $2,000 - $10,000

    Locale:

    North Shore

    Open:

    10 December 2023

    Due:

    31 March 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women Manawatu Postgraduate Scholarships

    For high-achieving female students who are currently enrolled at Massey University in a master's degree or the final year of a postgraduate honours.

    Value:

    $5,000 or $10,000

    Locale:

    Massey University

    Open:

    01 February 2024

    Due:

    31 March 2024

    Apply
  • The Rebecca L Lynch Scholarship

    For high-achieving female students who are currently enrolled in Year 1 or 2 in a New Zealand university. The scholarship will support study abroad at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, USA. This one-year scholarship from January to December, covers non-resident tuition fees, registration fees, and room and board costs. 

    Value:

    $20,000USD

    Locale:

    University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, USA

    Open:

    01 September 2023

    Due:

    31 August 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women Otago Awards

    For Graduate Women Otago members:

    Travel Awards - to enable GWO members to present original work at national and international conferences
    Otago Daphne Purves Award - to enable GWO members to participate in conferences, meetings, courses, workshops, or events, in New Zealand or overseas. To contribute material from their experience or research, and to gain expertise, ideas or professional development that will benefit their communities of interest

    For non-graduates:

    Helen Benson Awards - to assist non-graduate women to take up paid or unpaid work in the community, or to develop new skills and interests

    Value:

    Locale:

    Otago University

    Open:

    Due:

    Apply
  • Graduate women Wellington-Masters by Thesis Scholarship

    Scholarship level: Master’s Research
    Closing date(s): 31 October
    Tenure: One year
    Award for: Facing financial hardship; Women
    Number offered: Three
    Value: $4,000
    Value:

    $4000

    Locale:

    Victoria University of Wellington

    Open:

    Due:

    31 October 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women Wellington-Second Year Hutt Valley Scholarship

    Scholarship level: Returning students
    Closing date(s): 31 March
    Tenure: One year
    Award for: Facing financial hardship; Women
    Number offered: One
    Value: $3,000 
    Value:

    $3000

    Locale:

    Victoria University of Wellington

    Open:

    Due:

    31 March 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women Wellington-Second Year Scholarship

    Scholarship level: Returning students
    Closing date(s): 31 March
    Tenure: One year
    Award for: Facing financial hardship; Women
    Number offered: One
    Value: $3,000 
    Value:

    $3000

    Locale:

    Victoria University of Wellington

    Open:

    Due:

    31 March 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women Wellington-Ella C Wilson Music Award

    Study area(s): Music
    Scholarship level: Doctoral; Master’s Research; Master's by coursework; Honours; All postgraduate
    Closing date(s): 31 October
    Tenure: One year
    Award for: Facing financial hardship; Women
    Number offered: One
    Value: $3,000
    Value:

    $3000

    Locale:

    Victoria University of Wellington

    Open:

    Due:

    31 October 2024

    Apply
  • Graduate Women Wellington-First in Family Scholarship

    Scholarship level: School leaver
    Closing date(s): 31 January
    Tenure: The scholarship may be retained for three years providing an average B (approximately a 5 grade point average) grade is maintained. This is also dependent on funding available.
    Award for: Women
    Number offered: Each year one or more awards may be made
    Value:$10 000 p.a.
    Value:

    $10 000 p a over three years

    Locale:

    Victoria University of Wellington

    Open:

    Due:

    31 January 2025

    Apply

Awardees

Frequently asked questions

When do the GWNZ scholarships open?

1st May

When do the GWNZ scholarships close?

5pm on 30 June

How much are your scholarships worth?

The value of our scholarships range from $3,000 to $10,000; 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: scholarship@GWNZ.org.nz

Guidelines for preparing a scholarship applications

Before you start your application please do the following:

  • Check that you fit the eligibility criteria
  • Think about what you want to say about yourself and your studies carefully
  • You have all the  documents required to be uploaded readily accessible.
  • Check that you are including as much relevant information as possible about yourself, your studies and ambitions

Before sending in the application double check that

  • Your documents are all loaded correctly
  • You have provided the appropriate information in each section
  • You have made the best case possible for why you should get an award
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

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