Empowering
through
education
Making a difference
$621,000
awards & scholarships funded last year
110
awardees last year
over $11 million
funded over 20 years
1,600+
awardees over 20 years
“I feel so privileged to be a recipient of this award – one that honours wāhine who strive for academic merit and have aspirations for the future.”
“Being a recipient of the award has boosted my confidence in my abilities. I feel if I can gain this achievement, I am capable of more. It eased the financial weight and gave me the ability to focus on my studies with determination and focus”
The Kate Edger Foundation is dedicated to advancing education for women in Aotearoa New Zealand. We provide scholarships, awards, and financial assistance to help women achieve their academic goals at university, polytechnic, and other higher education institutions (mainly in Auckland and Northland).
Our mission is to remove barriers to education, celebrate achievement, and continue the legacy of Kate Edger — the first woman in New Zealand to earn a university degree. Whether you’re applying for a scholarship, supporting women’s education, or learning about our impact, the Kate Edger Foundation is here to help women succeed.
Kate Milligan Edger (1857-1935)
In 1877, Kate became the first woman in New Zealand to graduate and only the second woman in the whole British Empire.
She was a great supporter of the Suffrage Movement and advocated strongly for women to use the vote to bring about change and improvement in society.
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