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Closing 16 January 2026

Yvonne A M Smith Charitable Trust Scholarship

The Yvonne Smith scholarship fund was set up in 1999 to encourage and promote women as future leaders of New Zealand business and society. Up to $70,000 in scholarships are available , and applications are open to women undertaking post-graduate studies in subject areas of political studies, economics, business and law. The scholarship can also be held in conjunction with other awards. Read more and apply.

Closing 23 January 2026

Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship

Scholarships are available to tertiary students, both female and male, who were born in the South Pacific region which not only includes the island nations of the Pacific but also New Zealand and Australia. Students born in the South Pacific wishing to study in New Zealand or anywhere in the South Pacific are eligible for the scholarship.  Applications for the 2026 academic year will close at 3.00 pm on 23 January 2026. Apply at Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship.

Closing 27 January 2026

Kate Edger Foundation - Masters Degree Award

An $8,000 Award to support women enrolling in a masters degree who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. Apply now.

Closing 30 January 2025

William Chick Scholarship Trust Scholarships

Graduates of the University of Auckland professional architecture pgramme are eligible to apply for funding to support postgraduate study in Architecture either in New Zealand or overseas. Register with Perpetual Guardian to apply.

Closing 10 February 2026

Kate Edger Foundation - Bachelor with Honours Award

Awards of up to $8,000 each to support women enrolling in the final year of an undergraduate Bachelor with Honours degree or a postgraduate Bachelor with Honours degree who are New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. Apply now.

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