by Tarin Persson | Sep 19, 2023 | Alumni, Article, Case studies
PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 2023 Magic from Mairehau Jesse Jeffries of Mairehau High School in Christchurch didn’t think he’d be a fit for university. However, a First Foundation scholarship helped him find his passion and excel. Freshly graduated with a...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 16, 2023 | Article, Case studies, Scholarship partners
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2023 Simplicity Foundation gives choices Simplicity is a not-for-profit fund manager that donates 15% of its fees to charities. Chief Executive of First Foundation, Kirk Sargent, says he’s particularly grateful to count Simplicity Foundation as a...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 16, 2023 | Alumni, Article, Work Experience
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2023 Loshaunce helps create better futures Loshaunce Leaso is a Mike Ross 2021 Scholar who works hard each day for a better future. That means navigating some big transitions into unfamiliar territories. At the same time, he’s aware of how fast...
by Tarin Persson | Aug 16, 2023 | Article, News
PUBLISHED AUGUST 2023 Let’s break more barriers I am honoured to serve as Chair for an organisation that has transformed so many lives. We can share a huge sense of pride in the success of nearly 1000 First Foundation scholars. They’ve each proven what’s...
by Tarin Persson | Jul 20, 2023 | Article
PUBLISHED JULY 2023 Bridging the Gap: Empowering Regional Communities through Education As the CEO of First Foundation, I am acutely aware of the disparity within New Zealand and between our regions. Much like our incredible landscapes, access to opportunity and...
by Tarin Persson | Jul 20, 2023 | Article
PUBLISHED JULY 2023 Cultural empathy enriches us One of New Zealand’s greatest assets is our rich and vibrant array of cultures, and at First Foundation, we’re pleased to celebrate the beauty of this diversity. We treasure learning how we can better...
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