More than 200 people attended the 2013 Whitireia Foundation Scholarship Awards on March 26, celebrating the success of 50 deserving scholarship recipients. Proud friends and family were in attendance to celebrate the students’ fine achievement, alongside valued sponsors, Porirua’s Mayor, Nick Leggett, members of the Whitireia Council, Whitireia’s CEO Don Campbell, along with other Whitireia staff, and Foundation Trustees. Chair of the Foundation, Tim Sheppard, presided over the ceremony, where our sponsors personally presented the awards to each student. Speaking for the students, Anaru Rima, a Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) student and Ngāti Toa scholarship recipient, impressed on guests and sponsors, just what it meant to receive such support:
The generosity of the sponsors and their support allows us to progress and move forward within our different areas of study. We will repay you through being committed, focused and dedicated to our studies at Whitireia – Anaru Rima
Whitireia’s brand new Wikitoria Katene building (at the Porirua campus) was a fitting location for the ceremony, reflecting the significant milestones achieved by both Whitireia Community Polytechnic and the Foundation, in the past year. Last week saw Whitireia celebrating the opening of its impressive new building, and upgraded facilities for Health Science students. In another milestone, the Foundation’s Trustees had last year set the ambitious target of $100,000 to be awarded in scholarships for 2013, up from 70,000 in 2012. In fact, the Whitireia Foundation was proud to award more than $103,000 in scholarships this year. The scholarships support students’ studies in a range of areas, including: Nursing, Social Work, Teaching, Information Technology, Applied Business Studies, Professional Cookery, Performing Arts, Electrical and Automotive Engineering and Carpentry.
The Foundation and students gratefully acknowledge our 15 valued sponsors for providing grants ranging from $500 to $3000. Most are for tuition, with two providing grants for books. 
The awarding of scholarships was followed by a ‘mix and mingle’ supper, where sponsors and students could get to know each other, along with trustees, Whitireia staff, Council members and invited guests.
Thanks must go to scholarship administrator Donna Creary and other Whitireia staff who worked hard to deliver what appeared to be a seamless presentation ceremony – a stand-out evening for all who attended.
Congratulations to all our 2013 Whitireia Foundation Scholarship recipients. We look forward to hearing about your year!
| Name | Programme |
| Aimee Andrews | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Rebecca Pateman | Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Penelope Wilde | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Mirian Karoua | Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) |
| Litiana Uluiburotu | Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) |
| Lonise Aitogi | Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) |
| Louise Katene | Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) |
| Rose Pusa Nimarota | Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) |
| Emma Millanta | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Uputaua Matagi | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Amanda Reichenbach-Sisk | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Kaitlyn Thomson | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Suzanne Reichenbach-Sisk | Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
| Caleb Lomaloma | Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Luano Duffy Viliamu | Bachelor of Applied Business Studies |
| Laura Robertson | Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) |
| Peri Te Wao | Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) |
| Trisha Wee | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Tifaimoana Iosefo | Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) |
| Jahleen Tauakume | Certificate in Professional Cookery |
| Jill Sim | Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
| Raola Sayer | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Sharna Welham | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Linda Soukbandith | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Rexmond Pelman | Certificate in Automotive Engineering |
| Willie Ropati | Certificate in Automotive Engineering |
| Tyler James | Certificate in Electrical Engineering |
| Joshua Calvert | Certificate in Professional Cookery |
| Zsairon La’ulu | Diploma in Outdoor Adventure |
| Zachary Warmouth | Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) |
| Tagimoana Toloa | Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Ebony Sushames | Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) |
| Kristy Faanunu | New Zealand Diploma in Business |
| Kolo Manatua | Certificate in Automotive Engineering |
| Joedyle Magadia | Certificate in Electrical Engineering |
| Caleb Krishnan | Certificate in Electrical Engineering |
| Wiremu Nuku | Certificate in Carpentry |
| Daniel Curran | Certificate in Electrical Engineering |
| Brett Sullivan | Certificate in Electrical Engineering |
| Sarah-Jane Thorpe | Bachelor of Nursing |
| Anaru Rima | Bachelor of Nursing Māori |
| Louise Katene | Bachelor of Nursing Māori |
| Todd Williamson | Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance) |
| Richard Anderson | Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing |
| Jennifer Roberts | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Douglas Cavenagh | Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Advanced) |
| Leeza Moananu | Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) |
| Leigh Kellet | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Susan Fitzgerald | Bachelor of Social Work |
Tangimoana Te Moananui |
Certificate in Foundation Health Science
Whitireia is pleased and proud to support the valuable work of the Foundation. Phone 0800 944 847 for more information on scholarships or email info@whitireia.ac.nz |
The Whitireia Foundation Scholarships 