*Regulations

1. An Award of $5000 to support full-time study (120 points per annum) for three years will be offered annually. The Award will be paid in three instalments, $2000 for the first and second years, and $1000 in the third year.
2. The Awardee must be: a) a woman; b) a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident; c) enrolled full-time in a three-year degree course at Manukau Institute of Technology.
3. In making this award, the selection committee shall give consideration to: a) the applicant’s need for financial assistance; b) the applicant’s academic record as evidence of ability to complete the course; c) the applicant’s personal statement; d) any special circumstances considered relevant, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability.
4. If the applicant holds another award or scholarship, they cannot accept the offer of this award. If they receive another award or scholarship after accepting this award, they must notify the Kate Edger Foundation Awards Coordinator immediately.
5. The first instalment of the BB&B Award shall be paid towards fees directly to MIT on the presentation of proof of enrolment as a full-time student. Subsequent instalments will be paid at the beginning of each year on receipt of a progress report and evidence of satisfactory grades having been achieved in the previous semesters. Failure to complete two full consecutive semesters may require refund of the full value of the award and will result in the termination of the Award.
6. The successful applicant is required to complete a brief report at the end of each year of study.
7. The intended purpose of the Award is to contribute towards fees. If the candidate is eligible for Fees Free via the government policy in their final year of study, the funding is to be used for study-related expenses such as books, travel, accommodation, etc.
8. Each applicant for these awards must submit her application on the current prescribed application form, together with: a) a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (either from the last two years of secondary study or any previous tertiary study); b) a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident (not Driver Licence); c) a certified statement on the prescribed form.

Submit applications

• By email attachment to experience@manukau.ac.nz
• Or by post to: Administrator, Schools and Community, Manukau Institute of Technology, Private Bag 94006, Manukau 2241.

“Certified copy” means a copy of the original, certified as true by an appropriate authority (for example, Registrar, Head of Department or Study Supervisor, or Justice of the Peace).

A “Statutory Declaration” must be made before a Justice of the Peace or Solicitor on the appropriate form.

Submit any enquiries to experience@manukau.ac.nz

CLOSING DATE: 30th October, 2026