Tertiary Education Scholarship

Every year the YWCA Auckland offers a Tertiary Education Scholarship to assist a young woman (aged 16 to 30) to understand the role of governance in a non-profit organisation and to provide the Board with another young woman's perspective on the activities of the YWCA.

The scholarship grants $3,000 for tertiary study to provide assistance with course-related costs, for example; textbooks, fees, laptop computer, course related software. It is paid in two instalments over the year.

The young woman selected for the scholarship will be required to take part in YWCA activities by becoming an ex-officio member of the Board. This will involve attending the monthly evening meeting of the Board, 11 meetings in total including the Annual General Meeting, and taking a full role in discussing policies and procedures for the organisation.  Mentoring in this role will be provided from an existing Board member along with ongoing support.

Congratulations to Angela Lim, the recipient of our 2011/12 Tertiary Education Scholarship.