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Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters' Scholarships Fund

by Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ)

Scholarship details

Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters' Scholarships Fund
Study levels Tertiary
Value Degree tuition fees, hostel fees for 2 years
Length Tuition fees will be paid in full through to degree attainment, subject to satisfactory examination results. Hostel accommodation will be paid for the first two years of study if the student attends a tertiary institution
Occurrence 2 Years
Open date Sunday, 1 July 2018
Close date Friday, 31 August 2018

About the scholarship

The Sir Robert Jones Scholarship assists young women from refugee backgrounds to complete a university degree or tertiary qualification from an approved tertiary institution.outside their home town

How To Apply

Application Process The application form can be down loaded from the RASNZ website www.rasnz.co.nz or can be requested by contacting Kirsty Robson at [email protected] Required Documents • Completed and typed front page of application form • If you are at University, please send your official university transcript showing grades for all subjects taken to date. • A cover letter which informs us about your family background and personal story; why you are applying for this scholarship and what you hope to do in the future • Two written references - one academic reference and one character reference • Proof of status that you or your family are from a refugee background

Forward the above information to [email protected]

Entry requirements

Young women from refugee backgrounds • Aged 17 - 24 years • A strong academic record • Financial and/or personal hardship. (Proof of economic circumstances may be required) • Extracurricular involvement and achievements • Personal characteristics