Apply for an Education Award
Please read the following instructions carefully before beginning your application. The form does not allow you to save your progress so you must be prepared in advance.
Step 1: Prepare your story
Follow the guidelines below to prepare your personal story. Complete this information before going online to complete the application form. Save it as either a PDF or Word document.
In no fewer than 150 words, tell us a about yourself. Include:
Consider these tips from a panellist:
Step 2: Your academic record
Obtain your academic record before you are ready to go online and complete the application form.
Step 3: Complete the application
When you have prepared your story and obtained a copy of your academic record, click on the link below to complete the application form and upload your story and academic record.
Please note that you cannot save an incomplete application and return later to complete it.
If you have any issues or need help completing the application, please email Amanda at awards@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz
- You will be asked short-answer and multi-choice questions about your contact details, and background information about you and your studies.
- The most important part of the application asks you for information about yourself, your background, study plans, and your future plans.
- You only need to complete one application form. You will be considered for all awards for which you are eligible, based on your responses.
Step 1: Prepare your story
Follow the guidelines below to prepare your personal story. Complete this information before going online to complete the application form. Save it as either a PDF or Word document.
In no fewer than 150 words, tell us a about yourself. Include:
- information about your background including previous education and work history.
- your future career plans.
- details of any significant employment or volunteer roles and how these have benefited girls and women in your family/whanau or wider community
- how you would use the award.
- why you would be a worthy recipient of a study award.
Consider these tips from a panellist:
- Showcase your growth and development: Share your journey of personal and professional growth.
- Articulate your passion and purpose: Clearly convey your passion for your work and how it aligns with the mission and values of the award or organisation. Show how your dedication and commitment have been instrumental in driving your mahi.
- Share your personal journey: including any challenges you have faced, turning points, and moments of triumph. A well-crafted narrative can leave a lasting impression.
Step 2: Your academic record
Obtain your academic record before you are ready to go online and complete the application form.
- If you are, or have previously been, studying at tertiary level, please upload a copy of your official academic record. A photo or screenshot is acceptable.
- If this is your first time studying at tertiary level, and you are in the first semester of your course, we understand you may not have an academic record yet.
Step 3: Complete the application
When you have prepared your story and obtained a copy of your academic record, click on the link below to complete the application form and upload your story and academic record.
Please note that you cannot save an incomplete application and return later to complete it.
If you have any issues or need help completing the application, please email Amanda at awards@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz
