Andrea Brander Accommodation Scholarship

Description:

The Andrea Brander Accommodation Scholarship was established to assist students each year to afford suitable accommodation. It is intended for students who would otherwise be unable to attend Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington for family or financial reasons. These grants can assist with accommodation costs in any of the Halls of Residence, flats or private board.

History:

The Scholarship was established in February 1997 in memory of Andrea Brander, Accommodation Office at Victoria University of Wellington for six years until the time of her sudden death. Greatly valued by students and staff at the University she was dedicated to helping students find safe, affordable housing, which would enhance their academic achievement.

These scholarships are offered to students who are intending to enrol in their first year undergraduate studies, who would otherwise be unable to attend University for family or financial reasons.

Selection criteria:

• Applicants must be enrolling at Victoria University of Wellington in their first year of undergraduate study in the year following application
• Applicants must be experiencing financial hardship