“An important part of the reason we’re committed to these Grants is because we believe education is key to achieving these aims – and we’ve seen fi rst hand how they’re helping not only the winners, but their families and communities as well”
The Westpac Bank yesterday opened nominations for round five of the Westpac Women’s Education Grants programme, which offers women and girls a chance to gain financial assistance to help in the cost of their education.
Westpac is offering a total of 10 education grants in Samoa this round – 10 $1,000 grants for high school or secondary college students, who would like to return to study in 2015.
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According to Westpac Samoa’s General Manager, Cameron Penfold, Westpac has offered these Grants to women to help with the cost of their education since 2011 because the bank recognises the critical link between learning and the broader empowerment of women across the Pacific.
“We believe our great country can only reach its full potential when women have stronger leadership and economic opportunities,” he said.
“An important part of the reason we’re committed to these Grants is because we believe education is key to achieving these aims – and we’ve seen first hand how they’re helping not only the winners, but their families and communities as well.
“Women and girls who benefit from education have far stronger chances of entering the workforce and enjoying a strong and stable career – the Westpac Women’s Education Grants provide the helping hand they so deserve.”
Applications for round five opened this week and close at 5pm on Friday 11 July, with winners announced on 28 July.
To apply, applicants simply have to answer the question: if you could meet the three most important needs of women and girls, what would these be and why?
Grant application forms and further information are available from Westpac’s website www.westpac.com.ws and from all Westpac branches.
“I strongly encourage all women and girls from around the country to apply for a Grant - it’s a big step towards helping them achieve their personal and professional goals,” said Mr. Penfold.
Westpac operates in seven Pacific countries - Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Cook Islands and Samoa – through its network of more than 50 branches, 100 ATMs, thousands of merchants and In-Store Banking facilities.
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