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.
2025 Recipients
The NZ Hi-Tech Foundation is proud to introduce the 2025 scholarship recipients. Read their stories below...
Giselle Fraei
Giselle is a dedicated and compassionate Year 12 student who will be the first in her family to attend university, balancing academic excellence and leadership with caring for her autistic siblings, and driven by a desire to pursue Teaching or Graphic Design while creating greater opportunities for her family.
Kolokesa Mo'ale
Kolokesa Mo'ale is a creative and determined Year 12 student at Ashburton College who, despite navigating autism, early life trauma and financial hardship, is pursuing his dream of becoming a concept artist at Weta Workshop, using his talent and resilience to build a brighter future for his family.
Past Recipients
2024 Scholars
Awatea Poutai | Isabella Jones | Taurus Tumoana
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