Kate Sheppard Memorial Award

The Kate Sheppard Memorial Award Trust was established to provide an annual award offering an opportunity for a woman to develop her potential by undertaking further education, study, research or training in areas which are of value to the community of New Zealand. The Trust was established by a group of Christchurch women, who were also responsible for the commissioning of the Kate Sheppard National Memorial which commemorates the 1993 centennial of women's suffrage in New Zealand. This award is available to women holding New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency who are undertaking a special project or postgraduate study of value to the wider New Zealand community. It is very rare for this award to be awarded to anyone studying for an undergraduate degree. The award amount is set either annually or biennially depending on funds by the Kate Sheppard Memorial Award Trust Advisory Committee. For 2025, the award amount will be $3,000 NZD. Applications open on January 1, 2025 and close on June 30, 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered for the award.