Our Values
Graduate Women Otago (GWO; Kā Wāhine Whakapūmau o Ōtākou) is a branch of Graduate Women New Zealand (GWNZ; Ngā Wāhine Whakapūmau o Aotearoa) and a member of Graduate Women International (GWI). Our values align with the mission statements of these institutions.
Empowerment
We aim to empower women by promoting lifelong education and research to improve the status of women and girls.
Community
We aim to create a community of women, working together to use their expertise, knowledge and skills to effect positive change.
Support
We aim to support women in their pursuit of knowledge and opportunities, helping them to achieve a sense of personal fulfilment.
Our Scholarships
We offer a number of scholarships funded by Graduate Women (Otago) or the New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women (Otago Branch) Charitable Trust. These scholarships are one way in which we empower and support women.
To enable Graduate Women Otago members to present original work at national and international conferences.
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To assist non-graduate women to take up paid or unpaid work in the community or to develop new skills or interests.
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To enable members to share their work/research or gain expertise by attending conferences, courses, workshops etc.
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To enable Graduate Women Otago members to complete a summer research project at the University of Otago.
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