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Women in Economics Scholarship 

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As part of our Public Good Programme, NZIER has established the Women in Economics Scholarships to encourage more women to study and pursue a career in economics.

Each scholarship has a value of $5,000. 

They are awarded through the University of Canterbury and the University of Otago.

Scholarship recipients

University of Canterbury

  • Alicia McGivern (2026/2027)

University of Otago

  • Rachelle Nichols (2026/2027)

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