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GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026

Awarded by New Zealand Government

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · NZD 10,000

Eligible Courses

Computer Science, Cyber Security, Technology, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, and Data Science

Eligible Nationalities

Open to female New Zealand citizens

Can Be Taken At

Universities in New Zealand

Provider

New Zealand Government

Last Verified On

09 Jul 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

To keep New Zealand safe, we need experts in cyber security, technology, mathematics, computer engineering, and computer science.  GCSB must represent the society we serve, which includes encouraging women to study courses that will help them obtain a position with GCSB.

Eligibility for GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship:

  • The applicant must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
  • The applicant must identify as a female.
  • The applicant must be over 18 years of age.
  • The applicant must be in their second, or subsequent year of full-time tertiary study. (including Honours and Masters students)
  • The applicant must have enrolled, or been accepted into a full-time degree majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand for the next academic year.
  • Eligible STEM disciplines: Computer Science, Cyber Security, Technology, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, and Data Science

Application Process:

  • All eligible candidates must complete the Women in STEM Scholarship Application Form.
  • They must submit the complete application form to scholarship@nzic.govt.nz.

Value of the Scholarship:

  • The successful candidates are awarded a one-time grant of NZD 10,000.
  • The candidates would not be awarded more than NZD 5,000 in a year.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at New Zealand Government. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 is 01 Oct, 2026.
  • GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 is offered for Computer Science, Cyber Security, Technology, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, and Data Science.
  • GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 is open for: Open to female New Zealand citizens.
  • GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 is offered by New Zealand Government.
  • GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 2026 covers Partial Funding, NZD 10,000.