Rotary Club of Belfast-Kaiapoi Disability Scholarship (School-Leaver Scholarship)

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver Scholarships 2023 application form. Applications open 20 June 2022 and close 15 August 2022.The purpose of this scholarship is to support undergraduate students at the University of Canterbury who have a disability.Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $3,000Level of Study: School Leaver (First year undergraduate) Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) Tenure: One year Number Available Annually: One Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time or part-time enrolment in the first year of an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Must be a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand Special Requirements: Must have a disability that would qualify you to be registered with the University of Canterbury Equity & Disability Service (EDS) For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.Applicants must:be a citizen of New Zealandhave a disability that would qualify them to be registered with the University of Canterbury Equity & Disability Service (EDS)Preference is given to applicants whose last year of secondary education was in North CanterburySelection will be based on:academic achievement; andthe applicant's assessment of how the scholarship will benefit them.Belfast Rotary Disability Trust donated funds to the University in their 25th anniversary year to support students with disabilities. In 2017, the Rotary Club of Belfast?Kaiapoi?s 50th anniversary year, the fund was worth $83,000. The club established the scholarship in 2020, for awards to be made in perpetuity.A letter of thanks to the Rotary Club of Belfast-Kaiapoi must be sent to the Development Consultant (Donor Relations), University of Canterbury Foundation, for forwarding to the donor.