Scholarship Recipients
Each year, the Foundation provides financial support to help outstanding individuals on their journeys into the world of tech.
Interested in our scholarship programme? We'd love to hear from you scholarships@hitech.org.nz.
2024 Recipients
The NZ Hi-Tech Foundation is proud to introduce the 2024 scholarship recipients. Read their stories below...
Awatea Poutai
Awatea Poutai, a talented and hardworking student from Whangārei, is the first in his family to attend university, earning a Hi-Tech scholarship through the I Have A Dream programme and the support of his whānau and mentors, while overcoming personal and family challenges with resilience and pride.
Isabella Baldwin
Isabella Baldwin, a talented athlete and musician from Renwick, overcame family hardship-including her mother’s stroke-to become the first in her family to attend university, winning a prestigious Hi-Tech Trust scholarship thanks to her passion for learning, dedication to sport, and the unwavering support of her family and mentors.
Taurus Tumoana
Taurus Tumoana, once placed in short-term foster care, is now a Hi-Tech scholar and school leader with aspirations for university thanks to the support of his foster mum Lucy and inspiring teachers who helped him believe in his potential and future.
Past Recipients
2023 Scholars
Alista Mafileo | Liam Aumareva
2022 Scholars
Caitlin Naylor | Grace Ingram | Larissa Smith | Maraea Te Rangimarie Winterburn Anaru | Petra Guy | Syeda Mahnoor Qadri |Tom Tamaira
2021 Scholars
Genesis Tali-Iko Halo | Earina Savinelli | Oceane Mei Jones | Michael Spicer | Grace Thompson | Marlene Aliitasi Sua
2020 Scholars
Vaifoa Lam Sam | Ramari Heperi | Jasmine Turketo | Jonson Hikaka | Huni Yerkovich | Alfred Palapoa Pama