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Next Gen Women in Renewable Energy Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | 5000.00 |
| Gender | Female |
| Open date | Thursday, 1 October 2026 |
| Close date | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Next Gen Women in Renewable Energy Scholarship
As a diverse organisation and sponsors of Women in Geothermal (WING) NZ, we’re committed to opening up more opportunities for women in this sector. So we’ve created a new scholarship, exclusively for local female students in engineering or science-related fields with an interest in renewable energy. It provides financial support to help you pursue your studies and build a rewarding career in New Zealand's renewable energy industry.
Eastland Generation manage geothermal power plants in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, a hydro scheme in Hawke’s Bay and a utility-scale solar farm in Tairāwhiti, with further exciting projects in development.
For the 2027 academic year, a scholarship of $5,000 is available to an eligible local student.
The successful applicant may also be offered paid summer work with Eastland Generation during the 2027/2028 summer period. Any work opportunity will depend on business requirements and suitable work being available.
Key Dates:
- Application deadline: 8 November 2026.
- Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in early December 2026.
- Scholarship recipients will be announced in December.
How To Apply
How to apply:
Your application should include the following:
- A well-structured CV highlighting your academic and extracurricular achievements.
- Transcript or summary of your educational results.
- Written references that provide insights into your character and potential.
- A one-page budget plan demonstrating your financial responsibility and how you would use the scholarship.
- A 350–500-word application essay explaining or a 3–5 minute video explaining your passion for your chosen degree in the applicable discipline and the geothermal industry and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be female students enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, a tertiary qualification in engineering or a science-related field. This includes high school graduates commencing university study in the upcoming academic year.
- Have a genuine interest in renewable energy and the contribution their chosen field can make to the industry.
- Come from the Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti or Wairoa areas.
- Be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.
Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Academic excellence.
- Demonstrated character and leadership qualities.
- Involvement in the community.
- Potential to make a significant contribution to the renewable energy industry in New Zealand.
We look forward to receiving your applications and helping you pursue your future career. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
We’re also offering an engineering, science, business and finance scholarship for 2027, open to all students. See details here: https://eastlandgeneration.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/generation/job/view/80
Scholarship regulations: 1. Eastland Generation reserves the right to suspend or terminate a scholarship if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a student. 2. Eastland Generation is not obligated to offer a scholarship if, in any year, there is no candidate of sufficient merit. 3. Scholarship recipient/s will take part in publicity activities as required by Eastland Generation. 4. Eastland Generation reserves the right to amend these conditions at any time.