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Graduate Women Wellington - First in Family Scholarship

by Graduate Women Wellington (GWW)

Scholarship details

Graduate Women Wellington - First in Family Scholarship
Study levels Undergraduate
Value $5,000 per annum stipend plus tuition fees up to $5,000 per annum.
Length The Scholarship may be retained for three years providing an average B (approximately a 5 grade point average) grade is maintained. This is also dependant on funding available.
Occurrence 3 years
Close date Thursday, 15 November 2018
Enrolment status Full-time
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

Graduate Women Wellington (GWW) recognises the need to encourage the next generation of women to fulfil their potential and get amongst the best. They see this goal being fulfilled by assisting a female student who is ‘first in the family’ to attend university. They appreciate the value of providing a supportive environment where a student is mentored and equipped with life and work experience whilst studying.

How To Apply

An online application will be available here approximately one month prior to the closing date.

Application details will include;

  • A completed application form, including a personal statement outlining the applicant's character, leadership qualities, and contributions to cultural and/or sporting activities and community service.
  • A copy of the candidate's school testimonial signed by the Principal (or nominee).

Entry requirements

This Scholarship will be open to female students who:

  • are the ‘first in family’ to attend University. First in family is classed as the first person from the student’s known family history (excluding step family members) to attend University study; and
  • have University Entrance or equivalent and intend enrolling in full-time study at Victoria University the year following application; and
  • are under the age of 25 years on 1 December in the year of application; and
  • are New Zealand citizens or have New Zealand permanent resident status; and
  • are currently enrolled at a Secondary School and reside in the Greater Wellington Region. Preference will be given to students who, because of financial hardship, may not otherwise be able to undertake a University degree.