Margaret Hetley Scholarship

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.

This scholarship is awarded annually to one student, with a monetary value of $2,500. Payment of the scholarship will be made by the Ōtātara Trust Inc.

Applications open: 1st February 2026
Applications close: 31st March 2026

Eligibility criteria:
- New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Full-time student studying at EIT Hawke's Bay
- Female
*Applicants who have received other scholarships are still eligible to apply for this scholarship.

Your scholarship submission must include:

A written response "About You" addressing the following:
- Your motivation for working in your chosen study area
- Where you see your future career path
- What opportunities would you like to create for yourself in this industry or sector?
Two letters of support:
Examples of suitable referees include:
- Your previous high school (Careers Advisor, Dean, or teacher who knew you well)
- Your previous or current employer (paid, voluntary or work experience)
- A member of the community, e.g., church, sports team, club, or community organisation you are part of
The letters of support should highlight your overall calibre, including your personal qualities, strengths, leadership potential, and attitude towards work or study. It should also outline any contributions or achievements you have made — whether in academic, workplace, extracurricular, or community settings — and explain why your referee supports your scholarship application and considers you likely to succeed in your studies and future career in the industry.

Application outcome:
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 all applicants will be advised of the outcome by phone and/or email by the end of April 2026.

If you are unsuccessful, you are welcome to reapply for the scholarship in subsequent years.

Contact:
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship please contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz

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Please ensure that all of your files are in a PDF format and are clearly labelled with your name and what the file is.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The scholarship panel has absolute discretion to determine the allocation of grants and their decision is not contestable.
2. Any grant awarded will only become payable upon the confirmed enrolment of the applicant in the course of study indicated in this application.
3. If it is subsequently found that any information provided in this application is false the applicant shall be required to refund the grant paid.
4. If applicants withdraw or are expelled from their course of study they will be required to refund the grant paid unless special dispensation is granted by the Eastern Institute of Technology.
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.I have read, understood and accept the terms and conditions of the Margaret Hetley Scholarship as specified in this application.I am a New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident.
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