Hinewai Clark, awardee, at the Auckland award ceremony 2017
Applications are now closed for 2020 - decisions will be communicated to all applicants by the end of July.
We offer three award categories:
Second-chance Education awards, Research awards and Specific Purpose awards. For more information and to apply, select the tabs below.
If you have any questions or difficulties completing the application form, please contact: enquiries@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz
Please note: You will need to sign up to register on the applications website. Once registered, you will be able to start your application. You can return to complete your application at another time, by signing back in. This video shows how to continue a partially completed application. View The Video
Purpose of award
The Career Change Award is to assist a woman who is changing the focus of her career and entering a non-traditional field for women.
The Awards are a one-off grant to help with study and/or living expenses.
Value of award: $3,000
Eligibility criteria
Before you apply please ensure you meet all the following eligibility criteria:
A woman, who:
Is changing career focus and entering a non-traditional field for women
Is enrolled in an NZ approved tertiary programme or trade apprenticeship
Is 35 years or over as at 15 April 2020
Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa, and currently lives in New Zealand
Has not previously received an NHWT: HK Award
Selection criteria When selecting awardees, the selection panel consider the following:
Career direction
Academic achievements
Financial circumstances
Personal circumstances