Hinewai Clark, awardee, at the Auckland award ceremony 2017
Open for applications 17th July 2023
Scroll down for more information on the awards.
If you have any questions, please contact: awards@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz
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Purpose of the awards
Degree study Awards are for women who are engaging in tertiary education for the first time at Degree level (NZQA qualification level 7) and have not previously received an NHWT: HK Award at this level of study.
The awards are a one-off grant to help with study and/or living expenses.
Value of the awards
$3,000 to $4,000
Eligibility criteria
To apply for a Degree Study Award you must meet all the following eligibility criteria:
The applicant is a woman, who:
Does not already have a degree
Is enrolled in an NZ approved tertiary qualifications
Is studying at a degree level (NZQA qualification level 7)
Has completed at least 30% or one full year (2 semesters) of the programme
Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa
Lives in New Zealand
Has not previously received an NHWT: HK Award (at this level of study)
Selection criteria
When selecting awardees, the selection panel consider the following:
Academic achievements
financial circumstances
personal circumstances and experience
use of funds
and ability to be a role model, especially for women.
If you are eligible for this award, please complete the online application form from 17th July 2023 and submit it by the closing date 16th August 2023.
N.B. Applicants studying at Toi Ohomai or Waikato University can also check the Toi-Ohomai Degree awards to see if they are eligible to apply. Applicants living in the Manawatū-Whanganui region can also check the Degree Study Awards Manawatū-Whanganui awards to see if they are eligible to apply.