SheENG at Waikato

From 27–29 January 2026, the University of Waikato is running their SheENG programme — a three-day, two-night experience designed especially for young women interested about engineering.

Students will get a true taste of engineering life: hands-on workshops in cutting-edge labs, mentorship from current Waikato students, talks from industry leaders, and the chance to meet like-minded peers through fun social activities. Participants will be staying in the Halls of Residence at Waikato’s Hamilton campus, making it a full campus experience. Image source: Adobe Stock.

Who can apply?

There are 30 places available in this pilot programme. Applications are open to students who:

• Identify as female

• Are completing Year 11 or 12 in 2025 at a New Zealand secondary school

• Are open to learning, eager to explore new ideas, and excited about using innovation and problem-solving to make a positive difference
  

Details at a glance:

• 📅 27–29 January 2026 (arrive midday Tuesday, depart Thursday afternoon)

• 📍 University of Waikato, Hamilton

• 🛏 Accommodation: Halls of Residence

• 💲 Free programme — accommodation and meals included (dinner Tues → lunch Thurs)

• 🚗 Travel to Hamilton is self-funded, but assistance may be available for those experiencing hardship
  

How to apply for SheENG

Applications open 1 August 2025 and close 19 September 2025. Successful applicants will be notified in early October. Alongside contact and school details, applicants will need to provide:

• NCEA transcript and recent achievements

• Details of extracurricular activities

• A school reference

• A short written piece (up to 500 words) or video (under 3 minutes) explaining why you’d like to be part of SheENG and what you’ll bring to the programme
  

For more information, get in touch with the School of Engineering: engineering@waikato.ac.nz

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