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Scholarship Criteria
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship provides financial assistance to women who are studying for a qualification to:
- entry or re-entry into the workforce; or
- a change in occupations
Who can apply?
Women who are:
Evidence of eligibility must be provided as part of the application process.
- New Zealand citizens (please note that residents with only NZ Permanent Residence/Residence Visa cannot apply, nor can Australian citizens unless holding dual citizenship)
- At least 25 years of age on 1 September in the year of application.
- Enrolled in an NZQA approved education programme that is to be undertaken in NZ.
- Have a proven record of academic achievement - you must be in at least your second year of academic study - if you have completed tertiary studies previously then the first year of a new degree is not your first year of study.
- Able to use the scholarship in the year for which it is awarded and/or summer school December - February.
- Willing to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities (should they be awarded a scholarship).
- The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship is not available for Phd students - Doctoral and post-doctoral studies.
Evidence of eligibility must be provided as part of the application process.