Secondary School Boarding Bursaries

The Secondary School Boarding Bursaries fund provides financial assistance to Year 9 or 10 students who are living away from home in a boarding situation. This bursary aims to support families who need financial help to enable their children to attend secondary school while boarding. The program is offered by Rural Women New Zealand, an organization dedicated to supporting rural communities and families across New Zealand. The bursary provides $900 per year and can be held for up to a maximum of 4 years, helping students throughout their early secondary school years. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens in Year 9 or 10 during the year the bursary is awarded, and must be living away from home in a boarding environment. The application process requires documentation that demonstrates both the financial need and the student's character and academic standing. This includes letters from parents/caregivers explaining the need for assistance, supporting letters from school staff, academic records, and a character reference from a responsible non-family member who knows the applicant.