SheENG at Waikato
A four-day, three-night residential programme for young women exploring engineering - offering a true taste of engineering life and engineering study at tertiary level!
Event details
Dates:
Tuesday, 19 January 2027 - Friday, 22 January 2027
Location:
University of Waikato, Hamilton
Accommodation:
Participants will stay in the Hamilton Campus Halls of Residence under staff supervision.
Fees:
SheENG is a FREE programme.
Accommodation and meals are provided for the duration of the programme, from the first evening through to lunch on the final day. Any meals or accommodation outside of the programme dates are at the attendee’s own expense.
Attendees are responsible for travel costs to and from the University of Waikato campus in Hamilton. Travel assistance may be available for those experiencing financial hardship; you may apply for travel assistance by providing relevant details as part of your application.
What to expect
- hands-on workshops in cutting-edge labs
- mentorship from current students / past participants
- talks from industry leaders
- fun social events
- network with like-minded peers
Photos from SheENG 2026
Who can apply
There are 64 student spaces available for the 2027 SheENG Programme.
We will be on the lookout for applicants who:
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Identify as female
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Are completing Year 12 in 2026 at a New Zealand secondary school
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Are curious and eager to learn more about the opportunities in engineering
Application dates
Applications for the 2027 programme will open on 1 August 2026. Applications will close at 11:59pm NZT on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Application guidelines
Before you start the application process, make sure you have the relevant information ready to submit:
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Your contact information
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Your parent/guardian information
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A school reference (name and contact details)
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Your most recent academic transcript (official NZQA School Results Summary, IGCSE exam results or IB predictive results)
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Details of any relevant academic achievements
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Details of any relevant extracurricular activities
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Either a written piece (max. 500 words) or video (under 3 minutes) explaining why you want to be involved in SheENG and the value you will bring to the programme if chosen