Soroptimist Scholarship 2024
Soroptimist International of New Zealand
BETTY LOUGHHEAD SOROPTIMIST
SCHOLARSHIP 2024
Soroptimist International exists to inspire action and create opportunities to transform the
lives of women and girls.
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship provides financial assistance to women who
are studying for a qualification to:
● enter or re-enter the workforce; or
● change occupation
Who can apply? Women who are:
● New Zealand citizens
● At least 25 years old on 1 September 2023
● Enrolled in an NZQA approved education programme, undertaken in NZ
● Have a proven record of academic achievement (you must be in at least your second year
of academic study)
● Able to use the scholarship in the 2024 academic year and/or summer school
December 2023-Feb 2024
● Willing to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities (if successful)
● The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship is not available for Phd students
Download an application form at: www.blsst.co.nz...
Application period is 1 July 2023 to 31 August 2023
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64% Yes
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33.5% No
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