Applicants must be studying STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, or maths) at a New Zealand tertiary institution in at least their second year of study.
We give out three scholarships a year
The GCSB awards up to three scholarships a year. At least one is awarded to a Māori or Pasifika woman.
Since it began in 2017, the scholarship has awarded 22 grants to people identifying as women in disciplines including:
- computer science
- cyber security
- data science
- engineering
- maths.
Several recipients have gone on to have careers with the GCSB.
Attracting staff and building our workforce
The scholarship encourages women to consider careers at the GCSB. At in-house STEM Scholarship events, top finalists and winners find out more about the GCSB and our wide range of STEM-related careers.
How to apply for the Women in STEM Scholarship
Applications open 1 July and close on 1 October each year. We notify successful scholarship winners in November.
Complete the application form below.
Email the form to scholarship@nzic.govt.nz
Email any questions to the same address.