WSU Sole Caregiver Award

The WSU Sole Caregiver Award is a scholarship offered by the Waikato Students' Union (WSU) to support students at the University of Waikato who face the unique challenges of being the sole primary caregiver in their family while pursuing their education. This award recognizes the additional responsibilities and barriers that sole caregivers encounter in balancing family care with academic studies. The scholarship provides financial assistance of $1,000 to eligible students who have demonstrated commitment to their education by completing at least one year of study. The award is open to students across all subject areas and study levels, making it accessible to undergraduate and postgraduate students alike. By supporting sole caregivers, this scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and enable these students to continue their academic journey while fulfilling their caregiving responsibilities.