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GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree, Honours, Masters |
|---|---|
| Value | $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans. Note, no more than $5,000 will be allocated in any one year. |
| Gender | female |
| Close date | Sunday, 1 October 2023 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The GCSB Women in STEM scholarship is aimed at second-year tertiary students and above (including Honours and Masters) who intend to take a full-time course of study in computer science, cyber security, technology, mathematics, computer engineering and/or data science at any New Zealand tertiary institution. The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans. Note, no more than $5,000 will be allocated in any one year. Successful scholarship winners will be notified in November 2023.
Entry requirements
To be eligible, you must:
- be a student over the age of 18 years who identifies as female
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- be in your second, or subsequent year of full time tertiary study (including Honours and Masters students)
- have enrolled, or been accepted into a full time degree majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand for the next academic year. Note: the STEM disciplines GCSB are interested in include computer science, cyber security, technology, mathematics, computer engineering, and data science.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- proven leadership qualities and/or experience
- voluntary work (including coaching and mentoring)
- commitment to pursuing a STEM career
- clear understanding of the importance of STEM for New Zealand
- academic achievement and excellence.
For more information and to complete an application form, visit the GCSB website.