Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship

Supports students at risk

The Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship assists young women from refugee backgrounds to complete a university degree or tertiary qualification from an approved tertiary institution. *Tuition fees will be paid in full through to degree attainment, subject to satisfactory progress being made each year towards completion of the degree. University hostel accommodation will be paid for two years of study if the student is required to attend a tertiary institution outside their home town.

Overview

Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC)

Hamilton, Waikato region, New Zealand

Full-time

English

Logistics / Supply Chain Management, Sports-related Subjects, Social Work, Computer Science, Industrial Relations, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Engineering - General, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Health/Healthcare, Nursing & Midwifery, English Language & Literature, Education, Communication, Film & Media Studies, Art & Design, Agriculture & Forestry, Business & Management Studies

Detailed Information

Qualifications

Young women from refugee backgrounds who are: Aged 18-25 years A permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand Already studying at a New Zealand university or tertiary institution In financial and/or personal hardship

Procedure

Click here to apply online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/survey-closed?sm=L4dBNMn6KLCh_2FSV1rhZAGiHnojCK5iPRWeTGoaGnBMIRrs1uFk6LJ96sPnbFRuKnM4jDa869oI3SET_2FqzdDzI_2FBk_2BvI_2BYcpmuJwvtgSeRzc_3D Students must upload the following documents: An INZ immigration document which confirms your refugee- background status. Proof of your NZ permanent residency or citizenship. Your school or university academic records*. Your university results for Semester 1*. Your letter from StudyLink confirming your Student Allowance*. An academic reference, preferably written by a lecturer or tutor. A character reference, written by a respected person in the community. A letter of application, written by you, telling the selectors about your personal and academic journey, your goals and aspirations, your financial and/or personal hardship circumstances and why you should be awarded this scholarship. * Please check the application portal for specific years.

Academic Transfer

Accepts transfer credit.

Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship

Overview

Detailed Information

Application Requirements