INFORMATION FOR

Scholarship Recipients

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A RAISE UP Scholarship includes...

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SCHOLARSHIPS: RAISE UP Foundation scholarship recipients receive a full scholarship towards completing a level 7 tertiary qualification. This is paid over 3 years for full time study. They also receive up to $1000 each year for course related costs. But they also receive a lot more...

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MENTORS: Scholarship recipients are also paired with a mentor, who has previously completed a tertiary degree, to support them through their education journey.

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SUPPORT: Scholarship recipient graduates are supported into their first jobs with CV and cover letter development and interviewing skills.

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Scholarship Recipient Criteria...

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• Must be a survivor of domestic violence

  • Priority will be given to survivors of intimate partner violence​ and survivors who are parents

• Have been away from the abuser for at least 6 months

• Receiving or have received some form of counselling

• Legal citizen or resident of New Zealand

• Have a strong desire to better themselves through higher education

• Have clear career goals

• Likely to be accepted in a level 7 tertiary programme

• Evidence of survivor of domestic violence status​​