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.

• Table of Content
• About Victoria University of Wellington
• Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship
• Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history.

Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship

Application Deadline	20 Jun 2025
Value	$1,500
Country to study	New Zealand
School to study	Victoria University of Wellington
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Victoria University of Wellington
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship

Scholarship value is $1,500

Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship Courses

• Humanities
• Law

Requirements for Kate Sheppard Chambers Scholarship Qualification

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

Documents Required for Application

• A personal statement outlining your background.
• 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.
• Academic transcript for any previous study.

Application Deadline

June 20, 2025

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