Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) 2021 Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship (New Zealand)

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.

• Table of Content
• About Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ)
• Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship
• Requirements for Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ)

Refugees as Survivors New Zealand (RASNZ) is New Zealand’s leading mental health and wellbeing service for people from refugee backgrounds living in Aotearoa. Every day, people around the world are forced to flee their homes, families and communities in order to protect their own lives and those of their loved ones. Traumatic events can impact refugees’ health and initial settlement in New Zealand. RASNZ works to address these issues by providing holistic mental health and wellbeing support throughout each person’s journey. Our organisation was established in 1995 as a ... continue reading

Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship

Tuition fees are paid for full-time study and university hostel accommodation is paid for two years if the student attends a tertiary institution away from home.

Requirements for Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters’ Scholarship Qualification

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 for Application

You will require the following documentation for your application:

• An immigration document/letter which confirms your refugee-background status
• Your NZ permanent residency
• Your academic records for 2019, 2020 and 2021
• Confirmation of your student allowence
• A written academic reference
• A written character reference
• Your letter of application

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit RASNZ website.