Victoria Equity Grants For Students From Refugee Backgrounds

Description

 

These grants are to assist students from refugee backgrounds who experience financial challenges in undertaking study at the Victoria University of Wellington.

 

 

History

 

The grants are funded by the Student Assistance Scheme and were established in 2012.

 

 

Selection criteria

 

These scholarships are open to all students from refugee backgrounds who have studied at least one trimester in the previous academic year at Victoria University of Wellington. Selection will be based on financial need and satisfactory academic commitment and progress. Factors taken into consideration when assessing financial need may include - high course costs, high transport costs, medical conditions or a disability preventing part-time work, family support in New Zealand or overseas, and any other relevant circumstances.

 

 

Application process

 

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

 

 

Scholarship specific documentation

 

• Applicants must complete the financial section of the online application

 

 

Selection process

 

Selection will be made by a panel Chaired by the Manager, Student Financial Advice.

Short-listed candidates may be contacted for a brief interview.

 

 

Additional information

 

The grants are intended to assist with ongoing costs related to the study. They are not intended for tuition fees. The student is expected to be claiming all other available funding; i.e. Student Loans.

Short-listed candidates may be contacted for a brief interview.

 

 

Regulations and conditions

 

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year program (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.