Kate Edger Practicum Awards

Applicants for the Practicum Award must be:

a) women;

b) New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents;

c) enrolled or preparing to enrol full time for their 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor's Degree or for a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree at an approved institute in the Auckland region.

In making this award, the selection committee shall give consideration to:

a) the applicant's academic records;

b) the applicant's referee's report;

c) the applicant's need for financial assistance;

d) the financial impact of the practicum requirements;

e) the applicant's aspirations for the future;

f) any special circumstances, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered relevant.

Each applicant for this award must submit her application on the current prescribed application form, together with:

a) a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a certified digital document from the tertiary institution);

b) a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;

c) confirmation that a confidential reference has been sought from one referee;

d) a copy of the practicum requirements for the course signed by a staff member. This should give length and possible location of the practicum.

For more information and application forms, visit the Kate Edger Foundation website.