Kate Edger Practicum Awards

2025 Applications

Closed: 17 February 2025

Purpose

To assist a woman to carry out study for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree  or Postgraduate Diploma with a required practicum component at an approved institute in the Auckland region. Up to four awards will be made for a year of study that requires a student to undertake a practicum which is usually unpaid and involves travel or residence away from home.

This award is administered by the Kate Edger Foundation.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Practicum Award must be:

a) women;
b) New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents;
c) enrolled or preparing to enrol full time for their 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor’s Degree or for a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree at an approved institute in the Auckland region.

In making this award, the selection committee shall give consideration to:

a) the applicant’s academic records;
b) the applicant’s referee’s report;
c) the applicant’s need for financial assistance;
d) the financial impact of the practicum requirements;
e) the applicant’s aspirations for the future;
f) any special circumstances, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered
relevant.

Each applicant for this award must submit her application on the current prescribed
application form, together with:

a) a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a
certified digital document from the tertiary institution);
b) a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;
c) confirmation that a confidential reference has been sought from one referee;
d) a copy of the practicum requirements for the course signed by a staff member. This should
give length and possible location of the practicum.

For more information and application forms, visit the Kate Edger Foundation website.

Download full criteria and application form