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Yvonne A M Smith Charitable Trust Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Master's degree, PhD |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $60,000 |
| Length | The scholarship shall be for one year, unless the trustee, for any reason which itdeems sufficient, determines that the scholarship shall be for such shorter or longer period as it may specify. |
| Occurrence | 1 year |
| Close date | Tuesday, 18 December 2018 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Yvonne Smith scholarship fund was set up in 1999 to encourage and promote women as future leaders of New Zealand business and society. The value of the scholarship may be as high as $60,000, which compares with the Fulbright and Rhodes scholarships. It is open to women of all ages giving preference to the subject areas of political studies, economics, business and law. The scholarship can also be held in conjunction with other awards.
The scholarship is intended for the advancement of the education of women graduates who wish to embark upon Masters or Doctoral studies with preference being given to the subject areas of political studies, economics, business and law. Preference will also be given to applicants who demonstrate potential for leadership and potential to make a significant contribution to New Zealand.
How To Apply
Download the Application form and related documents here. The scholarship is usually granted annually by 15 February in each year. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year provided they are received before the application close date in the year of application for consideration by the selection panel during the following January.
Entry requirements
The applicant must be either a New Zealand citizen or permanently resident in New Zealand. The tertiary institution to be studied at may be situated overseas. The applicant should demonstrate the likelihood of the qualification being sought to be of benefit to New Zealand.