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VUW Equity Grants For Students From Refugee Backgrounds
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
|---|---|
| Value | The Grants are up to $2,000 and the number and value of each grant is at the discretion of the selection panel whose decision is final. A minimum of two grants will be awarded annually. The grants will be paid over 2 instalments: March, July. |
| Length | One year. |
| Close date | Tuesday, 1 February 2022 |
About the scholarship
These grants are to assist students from refugee backgrounds who experience financial challenges to undertaking study at Victoria University. The grants are funded from the Student Assistance Scheme, and were established in 2012.
How To Apply
Applicants must submit a completed ‘Application Form’ outlining details of their situation and provide financial evidence as outlined in the form.
Entry requirements
• Open to all domestic and international students who studied at least one trimester in the previous academic year. Undergraduate, postgraduate, part-time and full-time students are all eligible. • The Grants will be awarded on the basis of financial need and satisfactory academic commitment and progress. • Factors taken into consideration when assessing financial need could include – high course costs, high transport costs, medical conditions or a disability preventing part-time work, family to support in New Zealand or overseas, any other relevant circumstances. • The Grants are intended to assist with ongoing costs related to study. They are not intended for tuition fees. The student is expected to be claiming all other available funding; ie Student Loan.