Support for current scholars

This is information for students who are currently receiving a scholarship.

Claim back Conference/Travel/Research Expenses

Scholarship reimbursement request (Word, 98KB)

If your scholarship provides an allowance for conference, travel, or research expenses you must claim for these by completing this form and either dropping it off or sending it into the Scholarships office.

Original receipts and invoices must be supplied, photocopies will not be accepted. Whenever possible, it is preferred that travel funded by a Scholarship is arranged the through the Tandem Travel office on campus.

If you paid for any expenses in a foreign currency with a credit card, then you must also attach your credit card statement showing the conversion rate and the actual amount you were charged in New Zealand dollars.

If you are attending a conference you will also need to attach confirmation of your registration.

Payment Dates

If you are receiving a scholarship by monthly instalments you will get paid by direct credit into your bank account on the evening of the second Tuesday of each month, for that month. For instance a scholarship payment for the month of November will be paid on the evening of the second Tuesday of November and is drawable on the Wednesday.

Change of back account details

If your bank account details have changed please inform us so we can update your information.

Notification of change of Bank Account Number (Word, 70KB)

Many scholarships are paid in three instalments during the year. In this case, the payments will usually be made in April, July and September (by direct credit into your bank account on the evening of the second Tuesday of that month).

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