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University of Otago RJH Daughters of Refugees Fanny Evans Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to NZ$10,000 per student per year for tuition fees and accommodation in a University Flat for the first two years of study. |
| Gender | female |
| Close date | Wednesday, 31 December 2025 |
| Ethnicities | PasifikaPacific, Asian, Maori, NewZealandEuropean |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Established in 2016 by the University Council, from a generous donation by Sir Robert Jones and with support from the William Evans Fund. This scholarship assists young women from refugee backgrounds to complete a university degree at the University of Otago. It aims to support women who aspire to a tertiary qualification but are denied the opportunity due to family circumstances as refugees. Recipients are guaranteed an offer of place in a University Flat for the first two years of tenure, provided they have submitted applications for student accommodation by 30 September in each of the years prior to taking up residence.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be:
- a woman who is the daughter of a refugee family, or who arrived as a refugee herself, and who is 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
- eligible for StudyLink allowance. Applicants may be from any national or ethnic origin and may have been either quota, refugee family support, or convention refugees. For more details, please refer to the Universities New Zealand website.