The Margaret Hetley Scholarship was established to assist women to undertake tertiary study and to commemorate the centennial year of the women’s suffrage movement. It was named in memory of Margaret Hetley who gifted the EIT Hawke’s Bay campus to the Hawke’s Bay community.
One scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded. Payment of the scholarship will be made by the Otātara Trust Inc.
Applications open 1st of February 2025
Criteria:
The applicant must be:
- Female
Based in Hawke’s Bay
A NZ permanent resident or a NZ citizen
A full-time student
The applicant can receive other scholarships and funding.
How to apply:
Applicants must:
Express in writing as a cover letter (minimum 250 words):
- Your motivation for working in your chosen study area
- Where you see your future career path
- What opportunity you would like to create for yourself in this industry or sector?
Provide written references from two of the following:
- Your current high school (if applicable) and/or
- Member of the community and/or
- Your employer (paid or voluntary)
Decisions:
The granting of the scholarship will be assessed by a panel comprising of
- A Students' Association representative
- At least two other people appointed by EIT
The panel's decision will be final and applicants will be advised of the outcome by the end of March 2025.
If you are unsuccessful, you are welcome to apply in subsequent years.