Scholarships

This scholarship is open only to those who have been financial members of the New Zealand Federation of Women's Institutes for the previous five years.

The scholarship was set up in May 2000 with $15,000 made up of funds from the general account and the old International Resource Scheme.  Donations from members are accepted throughout the year and interest is accrued. The criteria for receiving the scholarship was reviewed in 2005.

Each year up to $3,000 of the fund may be awarded in scholarships. 

It is open to WI members who are embarking on any type of course to further themselves or their interests. The year runs from September to September and there is no closing date, as formal and informal courses run on different dates throughout the year

The decision as to who receives the scholarship is made by the Arts & Education Scholarship Committee including the National President.

An Arts and Education Scholarship application can be fowarded at any time.

Criteria

1. Members must have been a financial member for the previous five years and must attach a current receipt of membership with a confirmation note from the Secretary.
2. The amount available per person to be up to $500 per year.
3. A written report to be made to the National Secretary after the course.
4. It must be a recognised course.
5. The official entry form must be used. Available from any of the Arts and Education Committee or National Headquarters.
6. Applications for amounts greater than $100 must have a copy of the course curriculum enclosed with the application.
7. This is an individual scholarship and is not available for group (Institute) tuition.
8. Courses which have already been started will not be considered.
9. Applicants will be advised by mail whether or not their application is successful. The Committee' s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

All the above criteria must be adhered to.

Application forms can be requested by contacting:
NZ Federation of Women's Institutes

PO Box 11-066

Manners Street

Wellington 6142

Or     Telephone 04 801 5553;  Fax 04 801 5554;  Email office@wi.org.nz

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