Updated on May 28th 2008

Scholarships

Natasha Munro and Lisa McClintock enjoying time between lectures during a trip funded by the NZFGW A major way in which we support education and equality for women is by providing scholarships and awards. The Branch supports a variety of awards both for members and to support the community. As well as being able to apply for Branch travel awards, Branch Members are also eligible to apply for national and international awards. This is just one of the benefits of membership.

 

 

Branch Awards

  • Travel Awards

    • These awards are principally for recent postgraduate or postdoctoral women to present original work or material at national or international conferences. Women who have been financial members of the branch for six months prior to application may apply.

This award is to support (non-graduate) women at a ‘second chance’ to education or retraining with an upper limit of $1000. Women wishing to take up or to complete a short course or project in order to take up work (paid or voluntary) in the community or to develop new skills or interest outside the home are welcome to apply. Generally, applicants should not have been in full-time gainful employment for some years prior to the date of application. Preference is given to women from the Southland/Otago region.

  • Community Awards

    The Federation has a particular interest in supporting projects and activities relating to education, health, women and children. Preference is given to recognized community and voluntary organisations that do not have an assured funding base and that rely largely on donations. Note: Because of limited funds, grants are not made to schools, kindergartens, playcentres and sporting groups.

For application forms and further details regarding these awards and the National awards listed below, please write to:

Debbie Jordan - outstanding communicator

 

The Secretary
NZFGW Otago Branch
PO Box 6334
Dunedin North


 

National Awards

  • Postgraduate Fellowships

    This fellowship is open to a graduate of a New Zealand University; or to a graduate of another university, who has resided in New Zealand for at least five years prior to application. The field of study or research is unrestricted and the Fellowship is tenable at any recognised university or research institution. Due consideration shall be given to the purpose of the IFUW to foster international understanding and friendship, to further the development of education and to encourage participation in public life. Personal qualifications shall therefore be taken into account.

  • The Susan Byrne Award

    Applications are open to mature graduates (thirty-five years or older) who wish to make a change in career; citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand resident in New Zealand while undertaking further tertiary education or training, although it can be through an overseas institution.

  • The Jessie Maddison Award

    This award is for up to $1,000 towards the living expenses of a recipient of an NZFGW Fellowship for study in the UK. The Jessie Madison Award is considered with Fellowship applications.

  • Harriette Jenkins Awards

    The award is for incidental expenses such as books, equipment, child-care and travel incurred in the completion of research that will have a recognisable result, such as the completing of a tertiary qualification at an approved institution, or a publication, or for retraining. It does not provide for the payment of fees or for brief courses of study overseas at the present time.

International Awards

Check out the link below for doctoral, postdoctoral and other scholarships, fellowships and awards available through the International Federation of University Women.

The deadlines vary depending on the scholarship, so make sure you check these out carefully on the website.