The Pūtea Tautoko Student Relief Fund is for University of Otago students affected by unforeseen financial hardship that has become a barrier to study.
You will be required to name an impartial referee as a part of your Pūtea Tautoko application.
Suitable referees may include your head of college, thesis supervisor, lecturer, University of Otago-employed tutor, or a staff member from support services, depending on your circumstances. International students on a New Zealand scholarship should request a reference from a staff member from the International Office.
Appropriate referees from outside of the University include your general practitioner/doctor, current employer, ex-employer, or a recognised community leader.