Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: Amount varies
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Between eight and twelve awards
Type of study:
Full-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, Masters
Application dates
Applications open: 1 February 2025
Closing date: 12 April 2025
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Female.
The purpose of the postgraduate scholarship is to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding women who undertake post-graduate study or research. Graduate Women New Zealand believe in empowering women through education, advocacy and community.
What you'll be studying
This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be enrolling in a master's degree or in the final year of a postgraduate honour's degree at Massey University.
Eligibility criteria
You must:
- be female
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- be willing to have your name and details published on the Graduate Women Manawatu Charitable Trust's website, should you be successful.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a personal profile of 500 words or less in which you state your research and career goals and how your research will benefit New Zealand
- curriculum vitae (maximum of three pages) including where relevant a list of your recent publications and /or outputs, most recent first
- financial summary outlining your expected study or research related costs plus any scholarships or funding you are in receipt of
- a copy of your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University (if applicable)
- photo identification
- a summary of your research focus (100 words maximum).
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients we will consider your academic achievements, your financial situation and you personal profile.