Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters Scholarship 2024
The Sir Robert Jones Scholarship assists young women from refugee backgrounds to complete a university degree or tertiary qualification from an approved tertiary institution. This philanthropic gift is for young women who aspire to a tertiary qualification, but are denied the opportunity because of family circumstances. Tuition fees are paid in full, with hostel accommodation paid for two years of study if the student attends a tertiary institution away from home.
| Award value: Full tuition fees and hostel accommodation if studying away from home | Number available: TBC |
| Provider: RASNZ | |
| Contact: Email scholarships@rasnz.co.nz | |
Applications for 2024 are closed
Open 1 June 2023 | Closes 7 July 2023
Application criteria
Young women from refugee backgrounds:
- Aged 18 – 25 years
- A permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand
- Already studying at a New Zealand university or tertiary institution
- In financial and/or personal hardship
Documents required
- an INZ immigration document that confirms your refugee-background status
- and proof of your NZ Permanent residency or citizenship
- your school or tertiary academic records for 2021 and 2022
- your results for semester 1, 2023
- an academic reference, preferably written by a lecturer or tutor
- a character reference, written by a respected person in the community
For more information about this scholarship, visit the Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters Scholarship webpage.
