PHOEBE ROBERTSON (SHE/HER)
Te Herenga Waka has announced a new initiative to help students manage their winter heating costs. The Student Finance team, in collaboration with the Development and Alumni Relations office, is offering Winter Energy Grants to students, aimed at alleviating the burden of winter power bills.
The grants, funded by generous donations from businesses, alumni, and staff through the Student Hardship Fund, can provide up to $300 per household. Students are encouraged to apply as a group if they share a flat with other university students. However, individual applications are also accepted from those living alone or with non-students, provided they are not residents of halls with all-inclusive costs.
Applications for the Winter Energy Grant open from 29 July to 9 August 2024. Successful applicants will receive their grants the following week. To apply, students must complete an online form and submit supporting evidence, including a current power bill and bank statement.
For more information and to apply, students can visit the university’s website,
or email student-hardship@vuw.ac.nz.
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