WelCom September 2019:
Tertiary students in the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North entering into their third year or more of study are invited to apply for a Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship. Each student selected receives $3000 towards their third year of tertiary study. For more details and an application form please apply through www.compassion.org.nz/latest-news or the Facebook page by 31 October 2019. Contact Kevin Crighton at sisteam@compassion.org.nz
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