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GWNZ Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, 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 | Wednesday, 1 April 2026 |
| Close date | Sunday, 31 May 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
To assist mature women graduates to change career.
The purpose of the Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship is to assist mature women graduates (over 35 years) to change career through study or research at a university or other tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas.
Selection criteria
- Proposed study/research; preference is given to study/research in an area which is non-traditional for women
- Career change; preference is given to an applicant who is moving to a career which is non-traditional for women
- Academic profile; the applicant is a degree graduate
- Achievements
- Financial circumstances
- Potential impact
How To Apply
Apply via the GWNZ scholarships portal
What you receive
Up to $10,000
Entry requirements
The applicant is a woman degree graduate, who:
- Is 35 years of age or older at the date applications close
- Is enrolled for study or research at an approved tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas
- Is using the Scholarship to assist a change in career
- Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Does not hold another GWNZ - Charitable Trust scholarship