One award to assist a woman graduate who will have completed a minimum of 3 years full-time, or six years part-time study towards a PhD or named Doctorate to have one semester free of paid employment to focus full-time on completing her PhD or named Doctorate qualification. Applicants must be enrolled at an approved tertiary institute in the Auckland region.

Value: $16,000
Closing dates:  14th July 2026, 17th November 2026, and 13th April 2027

AUT STUDENTS: Please apply via the AUT Scholarship portal. Please click here.

UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND STUDENTS: Please apply via the University of Auckland Scholarships portal. Please click here.

OTHER STUDENTS: Please apply using the application form below.