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University of Otago RJH Daughters of Refugees Fanny Evans Scholarship

Scholarship details

University of Otago RJH Daughters of Refugees Fanny Evans Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value Up to $10,000 per student per year for tuition fees and accommodation for the first two years.
Gender female
Close date Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The University of Otago RJH Daughters of Refugees Fanny Evans Scholarship was created to support women to complete an undergraduate degree at the University of Otago. This scholarship assists young women from refugee backgrounds to complete a university degree, providing an opportunity for those who aspire to a tertiary qualification but are denied the opportunity due to family circumstances as refugees.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be a woman who is the daughter of a refugee family or who arrived as a refugee herself, in greatest financial need, a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Residence Class Visa Holder, enrolled at the University of Otago for each year of the award, and eligible for StudyLink allowance.