Sonning and Waikato Diocesan Old Girl’s Association

Fees Bursary Application Form

In 2026, there will be two recipients of an award of $4000 to go towards the school fees in 2027.

You will need to register online, on this event page when it opens.

Registrations will open on 7th of September

and close on the 2nd of October. 

 The recipients will be notified by by Monday the 26th of October.

Applicant eligibility

Financial member of SWDOGA (or willing to become one)- To inquire about becoming a financial member email: waidiooga@gmail.com

Direct relative of recipient (e.g. mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt)

Criteria:

The committee will consider the following criteria in making their overall selection/judgement. The committee appreciates that not all criteria may be met by all applicants.

·         Academic performance

·         Excellence in extra-curricular activities

·         Financial need

·         Community involvement

·         Previous connection or contribution to SWDOGA

You will need to upload the following 3 documents to the application

1.  Personal reference from the proposed recipient

Please describe yourself as a student, your current school and/or community involvement, and your interests and aspirations. How do you think attending Waikato Diocesan School for Girls will benefit you

2. Copy of the proposed recipient’s most recent school report

3. Supporting statement from the applicant (200 words maximum)

Please provide a statement in support of the application for the proposed recipient. Please include why you believe attending Waikato Diocesan School for Girls will benefit the proposed recipient. You may also comment on how the Fees Bursary may assist the proposed recipient’s family (optional).