Open 12 September 2025 to 31 October 2025

For one hundred years Rural Women New Zealand has provided connection, support and given a voice to rural women, their families and communities across New Zealand. Our members are influential across all levels of society.

To celebrate the Centennial of Rural Women New Zealand, Nelson Provincial, which covers the area from Maruia to the Whangamoa Saddle, would like to offer a leadership scholarship of $3000.00. Applications are sought from interested candidates living within these boundaries who wish to develop and extend their leadership training to better contribute to their community both as an individual and as a leader.

The intention of the scholarship is to make leadership more accessible and help candidates enhance their skills, build networks and gain confidence in their communication and decision-making abilities.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 18 September 2025 to 30 October 2025

This fund aims to assist applicants aged 25 years and over, who seek to extend their education or training in areas of study that will be of benefit rural communities.

This includes subjects such as midwifery, agriculture and horticulture. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Always open

This fund aims to assist a person or group, who may be facing a natural disaster and/or going through a particularly difficult circumstance where assistance is needed. This includes:

• Families in time of natural disaster – fire, flood etc.

• The elderly, the young, or any family or person for their particular need.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

Always open

This fund aims to assist rural individuals, families and households after a declared adverse event such as drought, fires, floods or earthquakes. The fund has a particular emphasis on (though is not limited to) supporting women and children.

Community groups may also apply for funding to assist communities in recovery from a declared adverse event or state of emergency.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 19 August 2025 to 30 September 2025

This fund aims to Assist a Year 9 or 10 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Always open

This fund aims to assist in the education, health, and welfare of women and families in North Taranaki. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Open 19 August 2025 to 30 September 2025

This fund aims to Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Open 19 August 2025 to 30 September 2025

This fund aims to Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Open 19 August 2025 to 30 September 2025

This fund aims to Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance. Click to see what is required.

Open 16 December 2025 to 10 February 2026

This fund aims to encourage women seeking advancement in the workforce to obtain qualifications to improve their career opportunities, independence and career development.

This grant will be awarded to one applicant each year, and women who wish to complete a tertiary study programme to assist in their entry into, or return to, the workforce are invited to apply. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Opens 1 December 2025 to 31 January 2026

This fund aims to provide a monetary bursary for any person who lives in the Rangitikei- Oroua Provincial Rural Women’s area, who is undertaking an education course in agriculture, horticulture, or related subjects.

Open 16 March 2026 to 30 April 2026

This Grant is intended to support projects and activities focussed on children, the elderly, community, conservation, counselling or education. Read more to see if your eligible.

Open 16 March 2026 to 30 April 2026

The fund aims to assist individuals, groups and organisations in country areas and rural towns. Grants are made for projects and activities in the following categories: children, care, elderly, community, conservation, counselling and education.

Assistance is needed in the following categories: The welfare of children and the elderly. Community, Conservation, Education.

Read more to see if you are eligible.

This fund aims to give people the opportunity to extend their education or training in order to improve their level of skills. Specifically those in smaller towns and rural areas on the West Coast of the South Island.

Open 4 December 2025 to 15 January 2026

This fund aims to encourage residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based courses, either through university or polytechnic institutes.

Bursary recipients will ideally seek employment in the Hawke’s Bay area to ensure that the benefits of their learning can be passed on to the Hawke’s Bay community and its industries. Read more to see if you are eligibile.

Open 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026

This fund aims to assist tertiary students with purchase of resources and materials, including software. Read more to find out if you are eligible.

Open 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026

This fund aims to assist tertiary students with their course costs. Read more to find out if you are eligible.

Opens 18 May 2026 to 1 July 2026

This fund aims to offer people the opportunity to extend their education, specifically in nursing related courses of study. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Opens 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026

This fund aims to assist those aged 25 and over who wish to further their skills, training or education. Read more to see if you are eligible.

Opens 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026

This fund aims to assist students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural subject. This includes related studies such as horticulture, veterinary, bee keeping, aqua farming and viticulture. Read more to see if you are eligible.