Orbit World Travel Award

An Award to assist BA students who are New Zealand citizens and permanent residents with the costs of studying overseas on an exchange, short-term programme or special project relevant to their degree studies.

About the scholarship

Application status: Apply now
Applicable study: Stage II or III of BA or BA conjoint degree
Opening date: 18 April 2024 and 18 July 2024
Closing date: 30 May 2024 and 29 August 2024
Tenure: Up to one year
For: Assistance with overseas study
Number on offer: Varies
Offer rate: Twice a year
Value: At least $2,000 each

The Award was established in 2019 and is funded by Orbit World Travel.

The main purpose of the Award is to assist full-time Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Arts conjoint students with the costs of studying overseas while on an approved student exchange, short-term programme or special project relevant to their degree studies.

Regulations

How to apply

Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible to apply. Then click on the “Apply now” button and complete the online application form. We recommend you check the form early in case a reference or endorsement is required to support your application, and to familiarise yourself with the form. All sections (including request sections) must be completed by the closing date, which is midnight on the specified date (unless stated otherwise). We recommend you do not have two different scholarship applications open within the same browser.

Outcomes are determined by a selection committee and are usually notified around eight weeks after the closing date.

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Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However we strongly advise that you check the regulations, application forms and any other information that is available, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for any application you might make, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and closing dates.