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GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship details

GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Study levels PhD, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma
Value At least one award valued at up to $10,000.
Gender Female
Length One year
Occurrence 1 year
Open date Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Close date Saturday, 31 May 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ the scholarship

To assist mature women graduates to change career.

The purpose of the Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship is to assist mature women (over 35 years) to change career through study or research.

Selection Criteria

  • Proposed study/research; preference is given to study/research in an area which is non-traditional for women
  • Career of change; preference is given to study/research in an area which is non-traditional for women
  • Academic profile
  • Achievements
  • Financial circumstances
  • Potential impact

How To Apply

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What you receive

Up to $10,000

Entry requirements

The applicant is a female degree graduate, who:

  • is 35 years of age or older at the time applications close 
  • is enrolled for study or research at an approved tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas
  • is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • does not hold another GWNZ - Charitable Trust scholarship