2330 days ago

Scholarship Applications Close in 3 Weeks

Sylvia Heywood from Soroptimist International North Shore

Scholarship Criteria
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship assists women pursuing tertiary studies for the purpose of gaining a qualification that will enable them to entry or re-entry into the workforce; or a change in occupations

Who can apply?

Women who are:
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

Able to use the scholarship in the year for which it is awarded

Willing to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities (should they be awarded a scholarship)

Check out the link today www.blsst.co.nz...

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