Scholarship Criteria

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship provides financial assistance to women who are studying for a qualification to:

  • enter or re-enter the workforce
  • change occupation
  • seek advancement in their chosen career
 

Who can apply?

Women who are:

  • New Zealand citizens living in New Zealand.   Those holding a NZ Resident Visa and those on a student visa are not eligible.
  • Enrolled in  full-time study or part time study of at least 50% of full-time equivalent in an NZQA approved tertiary education programme that is to be undertaken in NZ.
  • Have a proven record of academic achievement 
  • Able to use the scholarship in the year for which it is awarded. 
  • Willing to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities (if successful).

Evidence of eligibility must be provided as part of the application process.