Kate Edgar Foundation – Women for Solomon Island Scholarship
This award, in memory of Pam Tenapiko, was made possible by a generous donation. The scholarship is intended to help support a woman from the Solomon Islands to study at an accredited tertiary institute in the Auckland region of New Zealand.
| Award value: $2,000 | Number available: 1 |
| Provider: Kate Edger Foundation | |
| Contact: awards@kateedgarfoundation.org.nz | |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for this scholarship must:
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- be a woman;
- be 18 years of age or older;
- be a Solomon Islands citizen;
- be enrolled full-time or part-time* at an accredited tertiary institute in the Auckland region of New Zealand;
- have completed the equivalent of at least one full-time year of study at an accredited tertiary institute in any country, including the Solomon Islands.
In awarding this scholarship, the selection committee will consideration to:
- the applicant’s personal statement (of no more than 500 words) explaining why she has chosen her area of study and her future goals;
- the applicant’s academic record;
- the applicant’s referee’s report;
- the applicant’s apparent need for financial assistance;
- any special circumstances considered relevant, e.g. family responsibilities, leadership potential.
Applications are open now!
Closing date: 26th May, 2026
