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Who can apply
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- Country of study
- New Zealand
- Target level
- Bachelor’s
- Fields of study
- All fields
- Minimum age
- at least 25 years old
- Other conditions
- These awards are reserved for women.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: A number of awards to assist mature women, aged 25 years and above, to undertake study in order to return to a profession or take up work (paid or unpaid) in the community.
- You should be enrolled at one of the accredited institutes in the Auckland or Northland regions; if you study at a different institute, contact the foundation to check whether you can apply.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Our awards are primarily open to students enrolled at the following accredited institutes in the Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland or Te Tai Tokerau Northland regions: Northtec, The University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Unitec, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), Whitecliffe College of Art and Design, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (Auckland/Northland campuses), and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (Auckland). If you are studying at a different institute, you may be eligible to apply for certain awards. Please contact us to confirm your eligibility before applying.
- The awards are for full-time students; exceptions may be allowed for students studying part-time due to health conditions or disability.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Our awards are for full-time students, however exceptions may be allowed for students who are studying part-time due to health conditions or disability.
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
Dates
- Applications close
- 14 July 2026
- Other deadlines
- 16 March 2027Second closing date: 16 March 2027
Application steps
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Step 1: Fill in and submit the online application form
- With whom
- Applicants who are not AUT students (OTHER STUDENTS)
- By when
- Before the closing date: 14 July 2026 or 16 March 2027
Step 2: Submit the application online
- With whom
- AUT students
- By when
- Before the closing date: 14 July 2026 or 16 March 2027
- Official link
- Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
Where to apply
The Kate Edger Foundation (opens in a new tab) · Northtec, The University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), Unitec, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT), Whitecliffe College of Art and Design, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
Official title (in English): Retraining Awards
Official website of The Kate Edger Foundation: kateedgerfoundation.org.nz