Soroptimist International is an organization of women in Management and Professional roles working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. Worldwide there are approximately
100,000 members in 125 countries. On the international level Soroptimist International has Category 1 Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
As well as striving for human rights for all people and advancement of the status of women, the objects of Soroptimism include service at local, national, and international levels and the promotion of international understanding, universal friendship and the culture of peace.
Betty Loughhead, MBE., JP. After whom this scholarship is named, was the first New Zealander to hold the position of President of Soroptimist International. A position she held from 1983 to 1985.
Purpose
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship has been established to assist women intending to pursue an educational programme for the purpose of gaining a qualification that will enable them:
o Entry into the workforce.
o A change in occupation.
o Further qualifications in the occupation in which they are already employed.
Who can apply?
Women who:
"Are New Zealand citizens.
"Are enrolled in an NZQA approved education programme that is to be undertaken in NZ.
"Have a proven record of academic achievement.
"Will use the scholarship in the year for which it is awarded.
"Are at least 25 years of age on October 1st in the year of application.
"Are prepared to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities should they be successful in their application for a scholarship.
Application Procedure
Enquiries if writing to :
The Secretary
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Trust
P O Box 33-495
Takapuna 0740
Auckland
Applications forms may be obtained from the secretary at email - secretary@blsst.org
6 copies of the Applications to be posted to the Secretary C/- of the box number.
Applications for the Scholarship close on the October 1st each year.
Applicants will be notified of the Trustee's decision in early January.
The Trustees will have sole discretion to grant awards and will determine in their discretion the award amount and number of successful applicants, and the terms and conditions applying to each award.
Closing date: 01/10/2010
For Further Reading,
- UK:2011/12 Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Hertfordshire
- Malta Government Scholarships for International Applicants
- Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships 2012/13
- BNZ Partners Maori Scholarships At Massey University,New Zealand
- Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust At Massey University,New Zealand
- BAYERBoost Scholarship Scheme At Massey University,New Zealand
- Alex C P Chu Trade for Training Scholarship At Massey University,New Zealand
- New Zealand:William Georgetti Scholarship
- The University Of Auckland,New Zealand - Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship
- Asian Development Bank Japan 2012 Scholarship To Study in New Zealand
- Massey University Doctoral Scholarship,New Zealand
- Massey University Masterate Scholarship,New Zealand
- Woodmen of the World Assured Life Association-2012 National Scholarship Program, USA
- Scholarships 2012 for Undergraduate International Students at Colby-Sawyer College,USA
