Second-Chance Education Diploma and Degree Study Awards 2017 (Under 25 years)

Purpose of the awards

The Second-Chance Education Diploma and Degree Study Awards are available for women who are under 25 years of age, and who are enrolled in tertiary education at the diploma/degree level.

NOTE: Awardees may have recently returned to complete secondary school studies to gain University Entrance after a gap in their schooling, and are now enrolled in tertiary education at the degree/diploma level.

The awards are a one-off grant to help with study and/or living expenses.

Eligibility criteria
To apply for a Second-Chance Education Diploma and Degree Study Award, in the under 25 years of age category, you must meet all the following eligibility criteria:

The applicant is a woman, who:

• Is under 25 years of age at 12 April 2017
• Does not already have a diploma or degree
• Is enrolled in a NZ approved tertiary qualification
• Is studying at diploma or degree level ( NZQA level 5 or above) and has completed at least 30% of the requirements for the qualification
• Or is studying at the diploma/ degree level,( NZQA level 5 or above) and has completed at least 30% of the requirements for the qualification, after having recently returned to complete secondary school studies in NCEA or CIE to gain University Entrance, after a gap in her schooling
• Is a New Zealand citizen or holds a resident class visa, and lives in New Zealand
• Has not previously received a NHWT Second-Chance Education Study Award

How to apply for an award

If you are eligible for this award please complete the online application form.