Florence Polson Boarding Bursary

The fund aims to:

Assist a Year 12 or 13 student living away from home in a boarding situation with financial assistance.

The following is required:

NZ citizen, Year 12 or 13, living away from home

A letter outlining the reasons for needing financial assistance, written by a parent or caregiver

A supporting letter from the principal or a current teacher

Previous results/last school report/academic reference

Character reference from a member of Rural Women New Zealand, outlining the need for assistance

Character reference from another responsible citizen (non-family member) who is known to the applicant.

Applications close 30th September and is awarded biennially (odd years).

The duration of this bursary is one year, with $1,000 available each year.

Please email the application to enquiries@ruralwomennz.nz

or mail to:

PO Box 12-021, Thorndon,

Wellington 6144