Scholarship
New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to women to support postgraduate research in law. It honors Ethel Benjamin, the first woman to be admitted as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand.
About this scholarship
New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin Scholarship is offered by New Zealand Law Foundation at master and phd level. The award is valued at $20,000, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive $20,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Law. Nationality requirements apply: New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents.
Eligibility
Open to women who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and are enrolled in a postgraduate law degree.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Law
Nationality requirements
New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- New Zealand Law Foundation
- Award
- $20,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Law
- Nationality
- New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-01
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20