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GWNZ Harriette Jenkins Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Value | $5,000 |
| Open date | Wednesday, 1 May 2024 |
| Close date | Sunday, 30 June 2024 |
About the scholarship
The purpose of the Harriette Jenkins Awards are to encourage members of GWNZ to undertake study or research. The awards are made in recognition of service to GWNZ whether at Branch or national/international level. Funds may be spent on incidental expenses related to study or research, for example costs of travel, child care, or specific research costs; funds may not be spent on conference travel.Harriette worked consistently for the advancement of women’s training and education and was an active, dedicated member of NZFUW. Following attending IFUW meetings in Zurich and Paris Harriette was convinced of the need for closer and continuing communication among countries and peoples.Harriette Jenkins was Treasurer of the Nelson Branch from 1951-1962 and was made a Life Member of the Branch. Harriette died soon after this award was established and left a bequest to NZFUW. The fund and award is named in her honour.Selection criteria:Proposed study/researchAcademic profileAchievementsFinancial circumstancesPotential impact
How To Apply
Each applicant must complete the application form and submit:
(i) evidence of her acceptance into a training or retraining course, qualification, or research being undertaken;
(ii) a detailed budget of the planned expenditure of the project, stating the incidental expenses expected to be covered by the award;
(iii) evidence to show that the award would enable her to study for, or complete, a particular project within a set period of time;
(iv) a brief outline of the work she hopes to pursue in the future;
(v) names of two referees who can provide confidential reports. One of these should be an academic adviser to the project.
Entry requirements
The applicant is a female degree graduate, who:is an active member of GWNZ and has been a member for at least two full yearsis undertaking a research project or research degree with in an approved tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseasis a New Zealand citizen or permanent residentdoes not currently hold another GWNZ - Charitable Trust scholarship