INDEPENDENT NEWS

Anti Discrimination Alliance Scholarship Announced

Published: Thu 19 Feb 2004 02:16 PM
Anti Discrimination Alliance Scholarship Announced
For immediate release: 19.02.04 NZADAPR01.5,
Wellington, New Zealand.
In a move inspired by a student group at Roger Williams University ( http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2004-02-16-whites-only-scholarship_x.htm ) The New Zealand Anti Discrimination Alliance has announced the inaugral 2004 competition for their NZADA scholarship.
This scholarship is open to ALL NZ resident students, regardless of ethnicity. Unlike some other scholarships that are available only to certain racial groups, rather than being available on the basis of merit or needs.
The award stands at $250 NZD as of 1300GMT 19.02.04, and may rise depending on donations received.
How to apply:
Applications will take the form of an essay (no more than 1500 words please) on:
' why preferential treatment for particular races in education is morally reprehensible '
For more information, to apply and a full list of rules, please contact nzadacomp04@yahoo.co.nz
ENDS
About the New Zealand Anti Discrimination Alliance - The NZADA is a privately run, non profit organisation and thinktank dedicated to wiping out the spectre of positive or negative discrimatintion based on a persons race, sex, religion, sexual preference or (dis)ability from all facets of public life. The NZADA believes in equal rights for all New Zealanders. For more information please write to: PO Box 1762, Wellington, New Zealand or nzadacomp04@yahoo.co.nz

Next in New Zealand politics

Concerns Conveyed To China Over Cyber Activity
By: New Zealand Government
Parliamentary Network Breached By The PRC
By: New Zealand Government
GDP Decline Reinforces Government’s Fiscal Plan
By: New Zealand Government
Tax Cuts Now Even More Irresponsible
By: New Zealand Labour Party
New Zealand Provides Further Humanitarian Support To Gaza And The West Bank
By: New Zealand Government
High Court Judge Appointed
By: New Zealand Government
View as: DESKTOP | MOBILE © Scoop Media