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Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Value | $3,000 - $5,000 |
|---|---|
| Close date | Friday, 31 August 2018 |
About the scholarship
The scholarship is named after Betty Loughhead MBE, JP. Betty joined Soroptimist International in 1949, and was the first New Zealander to serve as the International President of Soroptimist International. The scholarship was established in 1987, and named in her honour.
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship provides financial support to women over the age of 25 who are studying to either: • obtain a qualification to enter (or re-enter) the workforce; or • to gain a further qualification to advance a careers in business, the professions, the arts; or • to change occupation.
How To Apply
Six (6) copies of the application form should be provided, in hard copy, to the Secretary, at the address given on the application form. Please ensure you provide 6 clean copies (one for each trustee) of your application and references. Emailed applications? cannot? be accepted (and will not be considered)
Entry requirements
The scholarship is available to women who are: • New Zealand citizens • 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