by Tarin Persson | May 16, 2023 | Alumni, Article, Case studies, Events, News
PUBLISHED MAY 2023 Jaxson puts himself on the map: 2023 Trustee Award Tertiary education can transform lives, and First Foundation is on a mission to ensure it’s within reach of ambitious and talented Kiwis. Our 2023 Trustee Award winner, Jaxson Tautala-Hanita,...
by Tarin Persson | Oct 20, 2020 | Alumni, Case studies, Uncategorized
PUBLISHED OCTOBER 2020 Championing change through Biotech Dr. Ipshita Mandal-Johnson, a trailblazer in biotechnology and social impact, is proof of the transformative power of education and mentorship. From her early days at the University of Auckland to becoming a...
by Tarin Persson | Sep 21, 2020 | Alumni, Case studies
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2020 Paving the way for earthquake resilience Chasing dreams in Geology Jade Humphrey’s journey from a passionate science student to a PhD candidate in earthquake research highlights the power of mentorship and opportunity. As the first in her...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 13, 2020 | Alumni, Case studies, Mentoring
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2020 Guided by mentorship: Nish Prasad’s path to success Nish Prasad’s journey from uncertain beginnings to a successful career in banking highlights the transformative impact of the First Foundation Scholarship. With mentorship guiding his way,...
by Tarin Persson | Feb 21, 2020 | Alumni, Case studies
PUBLISHED FEBRUARY 2020 Creating a ripple of change Susana Vunipola’s journey is not just about her own success—it’s about creating opportunities for others. As the first in her family to attend university, Susana is paving the way for her younger siblings and...
by Tarin Persson | Mar 10, 2023 | Alumni, Events
PUBLISHED MARCH 2023 Your support is transforming lives. Let’s celebrate together. We’re pleased to invite you to our 2023 awards evening, Transforming Lives on Tuesday, 2 May, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, in Mount Eden, Auckland Below, you’ll find the details of how to...
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[…] Intern, scholar Richard Tong said, “It definitely does provide that insight into how it is in the real world…
[…] on sustainability to their workplaces. Jessica Vandermeer, 2019 Spark New Zealand scholar and Loshaunce Leaso, 2021 Mike Ross scholar show…
[…] cycle of intergenerational poverty. Individual partners also further their impact. For example, the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Foundation partners…
[…] between their communities, universities and other areas of society. The success of scholars like Mahdi, who supports his refugee…