The scholarship is named after Betty Loughhead MBE, JP. В Betty joined Soroptimist International in 1949, and was the first New Zealander to serve as the International President of Soroptimist International. The scholarship was established in 1987, and named in her honour. В 

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship assists women pursuing tertiary studies for the purpose of gaining a qualification that will enable them:

• entry or re-entry into the workforce; or
• a change in occupations

Criteria:В 

• Be a female New Zealand citizens (please note that residents with only NZ Permanent Residence/Residence Visa cannot apply, nor can Australian citizens unless holding dual citizenship)
• At least 25 years of age on 1 September in the year of application.
• Enrolled in an NZQA approved education programme that is to be undertaken in NZ
• Have a proven record of academic achievement
• Able to use the scholarship in the year for which it is awarded
  Willing to participate in Soroptimist promotional activities (should they be awarded a scholarship)

Evidence of eligibility must be provided as part of the application process.

Value of the award is between $3,000 - 5,000 NZD.В  For futher details and how to apply visit the websiteВ 

Penang, Malaysia - SI Penang Education fund

For more information contactВ SI Penang.

Location: Christchurch, NZ
Purpose: Annual prize giving funciton, provided to a primary aged school child.
Eligibility:В  Attending primary school
Amount:
More information:В  Contact SI Christchurch.

Location:В NZ North and South IslandsВ 
Purpose: Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship.В В This Scholarship provides financial support to women over the age of 25 who are studying to either:В obtain a qualification to enter (or re-enter) the workforce; or to gain a further qualification to advance a careers in business, the professions, the arts; or to change occupation.
Eligibility:В  Female, over 25 years of age, enrolled inВ an NZQA-approved study programme, and all study must be undertaken in New Zealand. This scholarship is restricted to New Zealand citizens
Amount:
More Information:В Applications open on 1 June, and close on 31 August each year. For more information or to download an application form:В 

Location: Gore, NZВ 
Purpose: SI Gore President's Scholarship.В This scholarship is a monetry grant, the money can be used for books and/or tuition fees and/or travel.
Elibibility:В  Female, and must reside in the Gore area, who is leaving the area for further study.
Amount:
More information: Contact SI Gore.

Location: SI New Plymouth
Purpose: Lois Williams Education Scholarship.В В This scholarship is to assist a young women with tertiary studies. This is offered on rotation to one of three secondary schools in New Plymouth.
Eligibility:В  Female, attending one of the three secondary schools in New Plymouth.В 
Amount:
More Information: The successful recipient is chosen by the schools. Contact SI New Plymouth.В