
Hinewai Clark, awardee, at the Auckland award ceremony 2017
Open for applications 17th July 2023
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Association of Women in the Sciences STEM Award - To be confirmed for 2023
The Association of Women in the Sciences (AWIS) is a national organisation encouraging women to use and develop their scientific abilities and to achieve their full potential. In 2018, AWIS introduced a financial award to support women studying STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The funds for the awards are raised each year by AWIS through different fundraising events.
Purpose of the award/s
The Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS) STEM Award is for women who are enrolled in a *STEM-related programme of study, and who have completed at least one year of a New Zealand tertiary qualification at an undergraduate degree level (NZQA level 7), OR are studying at a post-graduate level. The award may be given as one award or split into two (maximum) awards at the discretion of the NHWT: HK Specific Purpose Awards panel.
The awards are a one-off grant to help with study and/or living expenses during the study and includes membership to AWIS for a year.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for this Specific Purpose Award you must meet all the following eligibility criteria:
The applicant is a woman, who:
Is enrolled in an NZ approved tertiary qualification
Is studying at a degree level or higher (NZQA Level 7 or more)
Is studying one or more STEM-related subjects
Has completed at least one year of study in a STEM-related field
Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa, and lives in New Zealand
Has not previously received an NHWT: HK Award at the proposed level of study
Selection criteria
When selecting awardees, the selection panel will consider the following:
Academic achievements and career plans
Financial circumstances
Personal circumstances
Experience
NOTE:
Weighting will be given to those studying in a STEM-related field of study, where women are currently under-represented.
Weighting will be given to applicants whose social identity is under-represented in their field of study.
This award is yet to be confirmed for 2023