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Hamilton YWCA Scholarships and Awards

APPLICATION FORMS

Tertiary Education Scholarship Application Form closing date 5pm 30 September

Maori Women's Community application form  closing date 5pm 30 September

For more information about scholarships and Awards contact the office.

Congratulations!

2010 Scholarship Holders are
Anna Fawcett and Teresa Vaughan


Thank you

Hamilton 400 V8 Supercars Roads and Traffic Services (RATS) Volunteers and V8 visitors for their contribution to the YWCA Scholarships in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

The YWCA Young Women's Tertiary Education scholarship - $2,500

Tertiary Education Scholarship Application Form

Purpose Statement

The YWCA Young Women's Tertiary Education scholarship is for  New Zealand resident young women aged between 16 and 30 years as at 1 January who are participating in tertiary study in the Hamilton area.  

The scholarship award is $2,500, payable in five equal instalments during the academic year. 

Scholarship recipients need to be:

  • confident
  • Have excellent time management skills
  • A general "all rounder" with a wide range of skills and experiences.

The recipient fills a role as working member of the Hamilton YWCA Board and is required to meet scholarship terms and conditions throughout her scholarship year.

  • She must be a good representative of the YWCA's philosophy
  • and relate well to young women.

METHOD

  • Download the application form to your computer.
  • Fill out the form and save.
  • Scan a recent passport sized photo.
  • Email the application form and photo as attachments to hamilton@ywca.org.nz ....... or post to: Hamilton YWCA, P O Box 1011, Hamilton 3240 or
  • hand-deliver to the YWCA. No later than 5 p.m 30 September each year

Applications open on 1 August and close on 30 September each year

YWCA of HAMILTON MAORI WOMEN’S COMMUNITY AWARD - $2,500

For important information  |  Application form

The purpose of the YWCA of Hamilton is to empower women, especially young women.

The purpose of the YWCA of Hamilton’s Maori Women’s Community Award for 2011 is to recognize, support and empower a Maori woman who makes a significant contribution to the Maori community.  This Award is reviewable annually.

Background

The YWCA of Hamilton has offered tertiary education scholarships to young women studying in Hamilton since 2000.  Our success at supporting this group of women has prompted a broadening of our focus to include women who make a contribution to a community within the Waikato region.

The YWCA of Hamilton has identified the need for diversification within our staff and governance roles, as a key strategic priority for our organisation.  Consistent with our Strategic Plan 2009 – 2012, we aim to increase our networking capabilities and build relationships with a range of organisations in the Waikato community through offering this award to a highly networked and knowledgeable Maori woman of any age.  We hope that the networks built as a result of this Award will be of reciprocal benefit to the applicant, their affiliates and the YWCA of Hamilton.

Applicant Criteria

The Award holder will be:

  • Of Maori descent and a New Zealand citizen
  • Have made a significant contribution to a community group.
  • Have current involvement and networks in the Waikato community (particularly Maori    communities and organisations).
  • Have experience or knowledge on Maori issues/processes (in relation to women’s issues is          preferable).
  • Someone who would like to learn and grow.
  • Someone who would like to participate in governance at a community level.
  • Someone who would like the chance to be part of an amazing organisation that supports               women to reach their potential.
  • Someone who supports the needs of young women. ... read more here
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