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Brenda Shore Award for Women

Scholarship details

Brenda Shore Award for Women
Study levels Masters, Ph D
Value Up to NZ$15,000 for one year (not to be used for living expenses)
Gender female
Close date Friday, 28 February 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

Each year the Brenda Shore Award for Women provides an excellent funding opportunity for women who are studying at postgraduate level in the natural sciences. Brenda Shore established this fund to help support women who have that same passion and energy for the natural sciences, particularly where their research relates to the Otago, Southland or Antarctic region.

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfil at least two of the following criteria: Be a University of Otago graduate; Be a female graduate carrying out research related to Otago, Southland or Antarctic area; Be a female graduate carrying out research for a postgraduate degree at the University of Otago. All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Those who are enrolled in part-time study may apply. If applicants have previously won this award they will not be considered for funding.