Edna Waddell scholarship for women in technology and engineering (New Zealand)

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

New Zealand

Accepted nationalities

New Zealand

Required country of residence

New Zealand

Target level

Bachelor’s

Fields of study

All fields

Work experience

For mature women, preference is given to those who have worked in industry for at least three years and/or have passed sub-degree courses in technology or engineering.

Other conditions

• You must show enthusiasm and some knowledge of technology and engineering, particularly in your chosen field.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: show enthusiasm and some knowledge of technology and engineering, particularly in their chosen field
• You must have leadership and creative skills.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: have leadership and creative skills
• Your chosen degree programme must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Appendix.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: ensure the chosen degree programme meets eligibility requirements: See the Appendix
• The scholarships are open to school leavers and to mature women who have not previously studied technology and engineering at this level.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The Scholarships are open to school leavers, and mature women who have not previously studied technology and engineering at this level.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Length of the funding

12 months

When it is paid

The scholarship is paid in two instalments of $2,500; the first instalment is paid once Universities NZ receives confirmation of your enrolment in the agreed programme.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Read the scholarship regulations and check that you are eligible to apply.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

2. 2
   Step 2: Complete the online application and provide the requested documents.

   With whom

   You (the applicant)

   Documents to provide

   • Proof of New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.
   • For school leavers: your NZQA Record of Achievement and, if applicable, certified copies of alternative examinations such as Cambridge or IB; for mature applicants: your CV.
   • A list of any relevant projects such as Crest or Science competitions.
   • Evidence of other awards and achievements relevant to the scholarship.
   • Two references; for school leavers one of these must be from the HOD or subject teacher for mathematics, physics or chemistry.
   • A statement explaining why you chose the particular programme, your aims from degree study, your need for the scholarship and your future plans.

Where to apply