Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship for Research Relating to Women and the Law 2025

This scholarship was established in 2021 by Kate Sheppard Chambers to encourage students at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington to pursue study relating to women and the law.

Kate Sheppard Chambers (www.katesheppardchambers.co.nz) is a network of women barristers located Aotearoa-wide. The members of Kate Sheppard Chambers support and promote women in the law and are inspired by Kate Sheppard’s example to work towards inclusivity and equality. Kate Sheppard Chambers values assisting and encouraging those starting out in the law. To this end, Kate Sheppard Chambers established the Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship in 2021 (funded by the members of Kate Sheppard Chambers). In recognition of the clear gender disparities remaining in Aotearoa, the members of Kate Sheppard Chambers would like to see an increase in research (whether theoretical or quantitative/qualitative) about women and the law. It is hoped that further study into the issues facing women will contribute to the advancement of women.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 20 June 2025
2. Value: $1,500
3. Country to Study: New Zealand
4. School to Study: Victoria University of Wellington
5. Study Level: Masters
6. Course to Study: Humanities, Law
7. Sponsor: Victoria University of Wellington
8. Gender: Men and Women

Eligibility Criteria for Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship for Research Relating to Women and the Law 2025

1. Open to any students currently enrolled in honors or postgraduate Law or Humanities, studying or researching a topic relating to women and the law, at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in an LLB (Hons) or postgraduate degree in Law or Humanities at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington.
3. Applicants must be studying or researching in a field related to women and the law.
4. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
5. Applicants from diverse or minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
6. Preference may be given to applicants who intend to pursue a career in litigation following the completion of their studies.

Documents Required for Application

1. A personal statement outlining your background.
2. A brief description of your research topic or intended field of study relating to women and the law, reasons for your interest in issues relating to women and the law, and your career aspirations.
3. Academic transcript for any previous study.

Benefits of Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship for Research Relating to Women and the Law 2025

Scholarship value is $1,500

Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship Courses

1. Humanities
2. Law

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Victoria University of Wellington on wellingtonscholarships.communityforce.com to apply

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

For more details, visit Victoria University of Wellington Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

June 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

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