Inspiring women to create their new horizons through education and research

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With the first month of winter behind us, July marks the opening of our 2023 awards season. As some of you will be aware we have changed our timeline for awards to align more accurately with the academic year.

With that we hope to make the awards and scholarships more sustainable and accessible to the women who need them the most. For those women who are thinking about applying to one of our many awards, I hope the below tips help if you’re struggling to write your story.

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 organization. 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.

Each of these points will help panellists see the wahine behind the words on the screen.

I can’t wait to see the applications that come through and watch the unravelling of a new chapter at New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura.

- Frances Sheriff, Trustee for New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura

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Awardee Profile: Madelyn Skilton

Madelyn Skilton received the 2022 Second Chance Award sponsored by Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.

In 2022, Madelyn studied a Diploma in Therapeutic and Sports Massage at Toi Ohomai. Her New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura award also allowed her to complete a Cupping Therapy course and to enrol in a Certificate in Nutrition to complement her massage therapy.

Madelyn now has her own business that offers a range of services focused on health and wellness. To take a look at Madelyn's website click here.

"Thank you again for considering me and offering me this award, it truly made such a difference to additional layers of study and learning I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford."

Madelyn Skilton

Awardee for the Second Chance Education Award sponspred by Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, 2022

Sponsor Spotlight: Association for Women in the Sciences (AWIS)

The New Zealand Association for Women in the Sciences Incorporated was founded in Wellington in 1985. They have a vision of a New Zealand where those who identify as woman are fairly represented throughout the science system, with pay equity and with policies that encourage the advancement of women in science. To achieve this vision, AWIS helps to develop science careers by offering awards and scholarships for women in the sciences; provides advocacy through making submissions to government on policy; and connects women in sciences by hosting networking events.

This year, we are pleased to be able to offer two AWIS STEM Awards for women in their second year of study towards a Bachelor's Degree, who are studying one or more STEM subjects.

Click here to see their website.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust

The Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust, Ngā Raukura Wāhine Mātauranga o Waikato, was formed through the Waikato Branch of the NZ Federation of University Women (now Graduate Women New Zealand).

They are committed to helping women further their education by providing awards, funded by money raised through the hire of regalia for graduations and prize-giving ceremonies.

New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura are fortunate to be the recipient of funds from Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust. This year we are pleased to offer three awards sponsored by the Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust including: two for foundation or certificate study (level 3-4); and one for degree level study or above (level 7 plus). These awards will be given to women from the Waikato or Bay of Plenty regions.

To learn more about Waikato Graduate Women Educational Trust click here

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Annual Report

Our Annual Report for 2022 is now available on our website. Please click here to view it.

Important Dates

The opening date for our awards applications is approaching fast. To see if you're eligible for one of our awards, please visit our website and click the category of awards that you would like to apply for. Application forms will be available online only from the 17th July until 16th August on our website.

Award applications open: 17 July 2023

Award applications close: 16 August 2023

For information or assistance with your application, please contact Amanda.

Email: awards@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz