Kate Edger Foundation

30/04/2026

✨ Apply for the Kate Edger Foundation Women in Fashion Design Award! ✨

We have two $2,500 scholarships to support women majoring in Fashion Design at AUT’s School of Art and Design. Empowering the next generation of women in fashion, one design at a time!

🔹 Award Value: $2,500 each
Number of scholarships available: Two
🗓 Applications close: 26 May 2026

🔗 Apply now: kateedgerfoundation.org.nz
➡ Employee & Institution Specific
➡ AUT Fashion Design Awards

22/04/2026

Another one of our amazing awardees, Agatha Lee. We’re proud to celebrate Agatha as the recipient of the 2026 Master of Music Therapy Award 🎶

Presented by the Kate Edger Foundation, Music Helps and Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, this $8,000 scholarship supports wāhine studying at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington.

Read more on the MusicHelps website.

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21/04/2026

Kate Edger Foundation is thrilled and proud to announce a brand new opportunity supporting women from the Solomon Islands 🌺

The Women from the Solomon Islands Scholarship, in memory of Pam Tenapiko, has been made possible through a generous donation from a special sponsor. This scholarship aims to support a woman from the Solomon Islands to pursue tertiary study in Auckland, New Zealand.

Education has the power to open doors, not just for individuals, but for families and communities. This scholarship is about supporting that journey.

Value: $2,000
Closing date: 26 May 2026

If you, or someone you know, may be eligible, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity.

Learn more and apply at

Kate Edger Foundation (KEF) provides financial awards, scholarships and assistance to fund the advancement, promotion and encouragement of education for women in mainly Auckland and Northland. Over the last 20 years, KEF (previously Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust) has granted over $11 milli...

09/04/2026

Applications open for the Women in Engineering Award, sponsored by Watercare and Ghella Abergeldie 👩‍🔬

Value: $5,000

To assist a female student enrolled in Part II/Year 2 or above of a Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of Auckland or AUT.

👉Applications close 14th April, 2026.

Visit kateedgerfoundation.org.nz to find out more and apply!

09/04/2026

Women in Business Scholarship, sponsored by Forsyth Barr and Hilary Lewis – Apply Now!

📍 For women enrolled at the University of Auckland or AUT, studying full-time in third year or above of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce or Business.

$5,000 value
👉 Applications close 28 April, 2026.

Find out more and apply at KateEdgerFoundation.org.nz

08/04/2026

⚖️ Women in Law Award – Applications Now Open

Kate Edger Foundation Women in Law Award supports a woman in her third year or above studying Law at the University of Auckland or AUT.

This award aims to encourage greater equity in the legal profession by supporting women from diverse backgrounds and communities to pursue their studies in law.

🗓 Applications close: 28 April 2026
Value: $7,500

🔗 Visit kateedgerfoundation.org.nz to apply
🔗 AUT students can apply via the AUT Scholarships Portal

31/03/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring: Social Media & Customer Service Co-ordinator
📍 Newmarket, Auckland | Full-time, Permanent Position

Join the Kate Edger Foundation and The Graduation Place — where purpose meets impact.

At KEF, we believe in the power of education to transform lives, whānau, and communities. Each year, we support around 120 women with over $620,000 in awards, scholarships, and grants. Our work is made possible through our social enterprise, The Graduation Place, and the support of our sponsors.

Apply to [email protected]

25/03/2026

Women in Fine Arts Award, in memory of Carol Schofield – Applications Open!

📍 For women enrolled at an approved institute in Auckland or Northland area, studying full-time in third year or above of a Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or Design and Contemporary Arts.

$2,500 value

👉 Applications close 28 April, 2026.

Find out more and apply at

Kate Edger Foundation (KEF) provides financial awards, scholarships and assistance to fund the advancement, promotion and encouragement of education for women in mainly Auckland and Northland. Over the last 20 years, KEF (previously Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust) has granted over $11 milli...

19/03/2026

Applications open for the Women in Science Award, in memory of Sylvia Tredwell

Value: $2,000

🧪 To assist women aged 25+ studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate science-related degree at a tertiary institute in Auckland or Northland.

👉Applications close 17th April, 2026.

Visit kateedgerfoundation.org.nz to find out more and apply!

18/03/2026

Applications open for the Doctoral Completion Award, in honour of Dame Dorothy Winstone

Value: $16,000

To assist a woman who will have completed a minimum of 3 years full-time, or six years part-time study towards a PhD or named Doctorate, to have one semester free of teaching or administrative duties to facilitate completion of her PhD or named Doctorate qualification!

👉Applications close 14th April, 2026.

Visit kateedgerfoundation.org.nz to find out more and apply!