At a lively and uplifting ceremony last week, more than $100,000 of scholarship awards were presented to 46 hard-working Whitireia students. Whitireia Foundation Chair, Tim Sheppard, did a fine job as master of ceremonies, speaking from the heart, as always.
The ceremony and after-match supper saw our students supported by a crowd of enthusiastic whanau, friends, and of course, their all-important sponsors. Guest speaker this year was the engaging Maria Uluilelata, Whitireia’s career consultant, who spoke about her learning journey.
This year, we were excited to present a high-spec laptop computer to one of our most hard-working journalism students. Other awards ranged from book grants, to tuition scholarships up to $3500-00 in value. As trustees, we have been moved by many of the letters of appreciation received in the past week from our student recipients – we share some of these with you on our students’ stories page.
Here are a few pictures from this year’s outstanding group of scholarship recipients. Congratulations to you all, and huge thanks to our sponsors – your contribution makes such a difference to many lives. To friends and whanau of our recipients, thank you for celebrating this year’s student scholarship awards with us – your participation means a great deal. Thanks also to our Whitireia support staff, with extra-special thanks to Donna Creary, organiser-extraordinaire. This event was attended by two new Trustees – welcome Izzy Ford and John Granville. We were also privileged to have with us two members of the Weltec/Whitireia Council. All of you helped make this event truly heart-warming.
JV Simpson Memorial Scholarship – Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) student Jessie McDonald (left) with her sponsor Megan SimpsonJournalism student Anneka Paul with her sponsor from DellJamie Clarke (left} of Fuji Xerox NZ with Jason van der Walt (awarded one of five Fuji Xerox scholarships)Bachelor of Nursing Maori – Kelly Waho, Desiree Hawkins, Anaru Rima, Diamond Henderson, Caroline Komene, Amy MatthewsGuest speaker, Maria Uluilelata – Career consultant, Whitireia NZTrust Porirua scholarship recipient (left) Desiree McKenzie
Ngati Toa Scholarship – Ria Hodges – National Diploma Te Reo Maori
Whitireia Foundation Scholarships are available to new and existing students studying at Whitireia. Recipients are selected on the twin criteria of merit and perseverance to succeed in spite of personal circumstances. Applications are open to students in October each year.
2014 Whitireia Foundation Scholarship recipients
Masei Alipia – Certificate in Foundation Education (Health Science)
Hamish Anderson – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Timothy Parker – Bachelor of Social Work
Jason van der Walk – Bachelor of Applied Business Studies
Sarah Whitaker – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Adam Wineera – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Toi Poutama)
Greg Young – Certificate in Carpentry
Diamond Henderson – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Tifaimoana Iosefo – Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Caroline Komene – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Ailima Logologo – Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Anaru Rima – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Anneka Paul – National Diploma in Journalism (Multi-media)
Jacob Aldridge – Certificate in Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing
Aidan Hutchison – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Kauna Lopa – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Farese Tasele – Certificate in Carpentry
Toanui Utia – Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Michele De Bes – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Julia Giblin – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Amy Matthews – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Sarah-Jane Thorpe – Bachelor of Nursing
Rosalie Nicol – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Jill Sim – Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Mahala Jay – Bachelor of Nursing
Matti Kernaghan – Bachelor of Nursing
Rose Nimarota – Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Emma Millanta – Bachelor of Nursing
Alexandra Grace – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Writing)
Sarah Coleman – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Jessie McDonald – Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Desiree Hawkins – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Kelly Waho – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Phayphachit Chao – Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Dylan Daley – Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Regan Devadas – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Stuart Foote – Certificate in Carpentry
Daniel Haarhoff – Certificate in Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing
Kelemete Iasona – Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Advanced)
Samuel Jones – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Choong Kim – Certificate in Carpentry
Desiree McKenzie – Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Advanced)
Anesu Makorimbo – Certificate in Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing
Sui Ngun To – Certificate in Carpentry
Eden Shields – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
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 emailinfo@whitireia.ac.nz
The Whitireia Foundation Scholarships 