About
Graduate Women New Zealand (GWNZ) was established in 1921 and advocates for peace, gender equality, and the empowerment of women through education. The organization provides grant funding and scholarships to help women and girls gain access to education and academic qualifications to improve their socio-economic status. GWNZ has three branches across New Zealand (Wellington, Manawatu, and Otago) plus an Independent Members Network, offering graduate women opportunities to meet, network, and share ideas while supporting women's rights and educational advancement both nationally and globally through its affiliation with Graduate Women International.
Funding Opportunities
GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship
The Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship is designed to assist mature women graduates (over 35 years) to change career through study or research. This scholarship honors Susan Byrne, a distinguished academic who completed her PhD at Imperial College, University of London in 1980 and worked at Victoria University of Wellington, Massey University, and The University of Auckland across multiple disciplines including Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, and Management Information Systems. The scholarship provides financial support to women seeking to pursue non-traditional career paths through further education. The scholarship particularly prioritizes applicants undertaking study or research in fields that are non-traditional for women, and those making career changes into non-traditional areas. Selection is based on the proposed study or research, academic profile, achievements, financial circumstances, and the potential impact of the career change. Applicants must be enrolled at an approved tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas. This award represents GWNZ's commitment to supporting women's career development and educational advancement at all stages of life, recognizing that mature women graduates may wish to pursue new directions in their professional lives through further study and research.
GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Scholarship
The Harriette Jenkins Awards are designed to encourage members of Graduate Women New Zealand (GWNZ) to undertake research. The awards are made in recognition of service to GWNZ whether at branch, national, or international level. The scholarship provides $5,000 NZD to support incidental expenses related to research activities. Funds may be spent on various research-related costs including travel, childcare, specific research expenses, or conference fees. The award honors Harriette Jenkins, who worked consistently for the advancement of women's training and education and was an active, dedicated member of NZFUW (now GWNZ). Harriette was Treasurer of the Nelson Branch from 1951-1962 and was made a Life Member. Following her attendance at IFUW meetings in Zurich and Paris, she became convinced of the need for closer and continuing communication among countries and peoples. The fund and award was established in her honor after she left a bequest to NZFUW.
GWNZ Fellowships
The GWNZ Fellowships provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding female degree graduates who undertake doctoral study. Established in 1932, the fellowship was originally created to foster higher education for women and promote international friendship and understanding. The award supports New Zealand women pursuing doctoral research at approved tertiary institutions in New Zealand or overseas. The fellowship recognizes academic excellence, achievements, and potential impact, while also considering financial circumstances of applicants.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 3
- Active Now
- 3
- Source Domain
- gwnz.org.nz
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