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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Building a better future for New Zealand's talented youth
Steven Carden / Founder Tiumalu Peter Fa'afiu / Chairperson
It’s been 20 years since we started, I believe the First As a former 'first in family' student, I understand the
Foundation model really works. It works because it challenges and expectations of family on the students
places talented young people into an ecosystem who come through our programme. The Board of
of support that is designed to help them succeed, Trustees continue to be amazed by the dedication,
overcoming the challenges of tertiary study and hard work, and passion of both the student and
emergence into adult life. Through the unique mentor along this journey. When Steven Carden
combination of the mentor, the work environment, founded First Foundation, he argued that monetary
and the structure of the scholarship, the First support was just one element of support required
Foundation experience helps build a deep reservoir of by the student. The ballast of the programme
self confidence in each First Foundation. A degree at remains the mentoring that is provided both within
the end of it is great, but the self-belief is even better. the programme structure, at work experience, and
interaction with professionals from all walks of life.
To the hundreds of people already involved in
First Foundation – thank you. We are blown away by On behalf of the Board (Dr Melinda Webber, Dallas
the generosity of our vast network of sponsors and Seymour, Rich Easton), I offer to mentors our sincere
volunteers. For those of you who are considering gratitude for the energy and time you will put into
involvement in First Foundation, I can only ask for our students. To the students - we are readjusting the
your help. There are hundreds of eligible young New landscape so that you might reach your full potential;
Zealanders who would benefit greatly from a First all we ask of you is to work hard, be committed to
Foundation scholarship. So we need more companies excellence, and pay it forward by returning to the
to offer scholarships, more mentors to offer their FF Family in future to offer your skills to the next
time, and more people to offer their financial support. generation of leaders.
Together we can continue to change the lives of many
Manuia lava
more young New Zealanders.
Front cover: Murray Faivalu, Porirua College / 2017 Scholarship recipient
CONTENTS
FIRST FOUNDATION
Our Mission, Purpose and Values 2
Our Three-Pillar Model 3
SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS
Scholarship Partner Comments 4-5
Work Experience 6
First Foundation Experience 7
STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMME
Mentor Experience 8
Role of a Mentor 9
Calendar 10 - 11
Student-Mentor Goals 12
First in Family 13
2017 Scholarship Recipients 14
JOIN FIRST FOUNDATION
Scholarship Details 16
Application Stages 17
SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS AND CONDITIONS
Compliance Standards 18 - 19
2017 Scholarship Partners 20
Scholarship Programme | 1
ONE IDEA
EIGHT REGIONS
20 YEARS
HUNDREDS OF LIVES TRANSFORMED
First Foundation has a strong belief in the potential
of partnership and simplicity of a hand-up to make
an amazing difference to someone’s impact on
their society.
First Foundation brings together New Zealand
businesses, individuals, schools, students and their
61% FIRST IN
FAMILY
Class of 2017: First in family
families to help achieve our mission. to attend University
OUR MISSION
To assist academically talented New Zealand students
worthy of support to achieve their potential through
tertiary education, and to prepare them to positively
influence and benefit their communities.
49 612
Scholarships Scholarships
awarded in 2017 awarded since 1998
OUR VALUES
Committed to excellence "Kia arotahi ki te kōtihi" Working scholarship partners,
Focussed on the summit (of excellence)
Collaborative "Kia ngātahi te waihoe"
together with
more than
95 work experience
partners and funders
Rowing together in unison
Volunteer mentors
Respectful "Kia ngākau tapatahi te whai koha"
Unified towards respectful relationships
250+ currently supporting
our students
Supportive "Kia mahi-tahi te tautoko"
Mutual support and cooperation
83%
Aspirational "Kia whai-tahi te tūmanako" of our students who complete our
Combined pursuit towards realising one's hopes programme graduate with a degree
2 | Scholarship Programme
We achieve our mission through a proven
and unique programme;
TRANSFORMATION
STUDENT
FIRST
FOUNDATION
Financial Work 4-YEAR
Mentor THREE PILLARS
Assistance Experience TERTIARY
SCHOLARSHIP
MODEL
Student Success Programme FOUNDATIONS
THREE PILLAR MODEL
Financial Assistance Student Success Programme
The Scholarship Partner (sponsoring organisation) First Foundation manages the delivery of the three
provides a total of $12,000 over the second and third pillar model in partnership with key stakeholders.
year towards their student’s university costs.
Our key tasks:
Please refer to pages 18-19.
• Student and Mentor recruitment
Mentor • Student and Mentor matching and support
The mentor’s role is to assist students through the • Manage Student Scholarship funds
major transitions from high school to university and
• Assess Scholarship performance
guide them through their new experiences within our
• Manage biannual reports and results
scholarship programme. Please refer to pages 8-9.
• Academic monitoring
Work Experience • Conduct Annual Student Review meetings
The Scholarship Partner or Work Experience Partner • Facilitate Student Success workshops and events
provides a minimum 4-5 weeks paid work experience • Transition Students into work experience
per year which allows students to develop skills in a • Manage Student Savings Target
safe work environment and build new networks.
As part of our “hand-up, not a hand-out” philosophy,
each student is to save a certain amount from their
work experience income, set by First Foundation to
contribute towards their university costs.
Please refer to pages 6, 18 & 19.
Scholarship Programme | 3
SCHOLARSHIP
PARTNERS
We work with over 95 Scholarship Partners, Scholarship Funders and Work Experience Partners.
These organisations provide a unique and supportive environment for our students. First Foundation
are always seeking new scholarship opportunities. For further information, please contact our office.
Claire Carroll
Interim Chief People and Communications
Officer, Human Resources
Fletcher Building was one of the first partners to
support First Foundation and we have continued our
support of First Foundation since.
We believe that First Foundation plays a pivotal role in
2016 Fletcher Building recipients and Frances Ridge
connecting tomorrow’s future leaders to the Corporate
workplace, to provide an environment that fosters
success for both parties.
Rhonda Koroheke
GM HR - Platforms & Inclusion
Spark Platforms
Spark New Zealand is proud to work with First
Foundation. They have had a long-standing
commitment over the past 13 years working with the
2015 Spark Scholarship recipients and Phil Wratt foundation to add value to the lives of students who
they see as being high potential, and demonstrating
leadership skills and outstanding all-round behaviour.
Spark through its partnership with First Foundation
is committed to creating long term careers at Spark
for First Foundation students where they can unleash
their potential.
4 | Scholarship Programme
2016 Sistema Scholarship recipients and Melissa Brown 2016 Fonterra Scholarship recipient and Janne Hedley
Melissa Brown – Human Resources Manager Briar Frecklington - Talent Manager
Sistema Plastics Fonterra Co-operative Group
Sistema Plastics are a dynamic NZ based Fonterra has had the opportunity to provide a number
manufacturing company who have a strong of scholarships to a variety of students from all walks
commitment to support talented young people, to of life. The scholarship recipients are incredible
reach their academic goals. We are proud to partner advocates of what’s possible, most often in the face
with and be aligned to First Foundation and are of adversity. Our role is to provide them with the
incredibly proud of the eight students to date that we opportunity to realise their potential through work
have supported both financially and through providing experience, creating networks and friendships that will
work experience here at our Sistema offices. We are hopefully see them through their careers. I’m in awe of
committed to supporting these young people to their respect and value for education and how that has
achieve their potential and tertiary success. the potential to change their life.
2016 Chapman Tripp recipient and Michael Harper 2016 Hubbard Scholarship recipients and Dick Hubbard
Michael Harper – Partner Diana and Dick Hubbard - Funders
Chapman Tripp Dick and Diana Hubbard Fund
Chapmann Tripp has a long history of working with Excellent liaison between First Foundation, the
First Foundation, and in 2015, named First Foundation recipients and us make this a seamless way to
as one of our five national community partners. First support students who want to make a commitment
Foundation does amazing work focused on youth and to their studies.
education, one of our key areas of focus in our CSR We get a thrill from meeting students and their families.
programme. We’ve been delighted to provide support
and see the achievements of our, and other scholars.
Scholarship Programme | 5WORK EXPERIENCE
The work experience enables students to broaden
their experience in a working environment, develop
positive work ethics, build career opportunities while
working to meet their First Foundation savings target.
“My Dad once told me that every day he stands in
that cold factory, his hands cut from the metal and
his body sore from the exhaustion, it is so that one
day I may sit comfortably in an office with a nice
view and good air conditioning. From a migrant’s
perspective, this is one of the symbolic indications
that you have attained success.
Although I wouldn’t label myself as successful just
Lucinda Ma’asi / 2015 Scholarship recipient yet (and I’m very aware that success doesn’t only
come in the form of high profile corporate status),
earning a scholarship that provides tuition for my
law and arts degree, in addition to being able to gain
OUR WORK EXPERIENCE PROCESS work experience in one of the most recognised and
successful corporate law firms in the country, is a
huge step in the right direction. Not a bad start, from
1 Receive contact from your CAM* my point of view, and – as the eldest of 13 children –
important not only to me but to the aspirations of my
Work induction with your CAM and younger brothers and sisters.
2 your key work experience contact
This scholarship and Chapman Tripp’s generosity has
made it possible for me not only to pursue tertiary
3 Begin work experience education without financial restraints but also to
open more doors and build my knowledge in moving
towards achieving my goals. Each experience has
Set up your automatic payment towards
4 your savings target
expanded my appreciation for all levels of work in the
firm and has allowed me to envision myself working in
this corporate environment in the future.
5 Annual Review with your CAM and SP**
The exposure so far has been invaluable, and I look
forward to the next three years of my scholarship
*Corporate Account Manager
and will strive to aim high in my legal studies through
**Scholarship Partner university.”
For Lucinda’s full story, please refer to Chapman Tripp’s
CSR Report (2016)
6 | Scholarship ProgrammeFIRST FOUNDATION
EXPERIENCE
Class of: 2014
School: McAuley High School
Scholarship Partner: Auckland DHB Charitable Trust
Speaking from first-hand experience, Class of 2014
First Foundation scholarship recipient Ana Samate
Tangitau Fukofuka believes the organisation is one
that changes lives.
Of Tongan heritage, Ana attended primary school in the
Pacific nation before her family moved to New Zealand.
She spent her secondary school years at McAuley High
School in South Auckland.
The three pillars on which First Foundation is based on
– mentoring, financial assistance and work experience -
Ana Fukofuka / Scholarship recipient (Alumna)
have affected Ana positively in so many ways, she adds.
Winner of the 2017 First Foundation Trustee Award
“I cannot express enough how fortunate I was to have a
mentor-mentee relationship through First Foundation
improve the wellness and wellbeing of their patients.
and I have learnt so much from my mentor Sheree
“I can’t imagine a job more fulfilling.”
Nicolas. Her advice and words of wisdoms through our
monthly face-to-face catch-up helped me to see issues Thirdly, the paid tuition fees allowed her to study without
and solutions from a different perspective.” all those financial burdens and worries – three years down
the track with a degree and no student loans, what else is
Sheree’s ability to sit and listen but also understand where
there to say, she says.
she was coming from has stuck with Ana now she has
entered the workforce as a registered nurse, she says. Ana is currently working at Auckland City Hospital,
specialising in the Surgical/Medical Renal and Liver and
Secondly, the work experience with her scholarship
Transplant area.
partner, the A+ Trust at ADHB has been invaluable.
Her time with First Foundation has taught her so much for
“This was my first ever job and one that ignited my
the years that followed and early-on in her career, she says.
passion for a career in the health industry.”
“It is a time filled with many incredible memories,
On her first day of her job, Ana was taken by one of the
inspirational moments and endless opportunities for
staff trainers behind an observation room to observe
networking and meeting people from all walks of life.
doctors and nurses undergoing a training assessment.
She says from that moment on she knew she wanted a “I saw the difference First Foundation made to
career in healthcare. the lives of students in the programme; the joyful
moments and excitement for the students’ families;
“In my second and third year of my nursing degree, I
and watching students’ younger siblings get inspired
was moved to the role of healthcare assistant, and this
by what they were doing.”
role allowed me to balance my studies, shift work and to
further increase my knowledge via placements in various From day one at First Foundation, Ana has been
surgical and medical fields within the hospital.” learning and soaking up knowledge, and for this she
is forever grateful.
With work experience under her belt, Ana saw how
nurses went above and beyond their set duties to
Scholarship Programme | 7Sheree Nicholas / Mentor and Ana Fukofuka / 2014 Scholarship recipient
MENTOR RELATIONSHIP
“When some people consider being a mentor, they of watching these talented young people grow into
often say ‘But I have no value to add’. The thing is, incredible adults.”
you’re not mentoring them in art or engineering.
Sheree offers sage advice to those considering a First
You are an adult who is offering to support them
Foundation mentorship. “You’re not mentoring kids
through a challenging time in their life.”
who’ve gone off the rails. They are all really incredible
Sheree has had much to offer the three young kids; some of them just want time. It’s not onerous,”
women she has mentored over the past 13 years. As a she says.
mentor, she doesn’t pretend to be a surrogate parent.
“It might only be once a month – sometimes more
Nor is she a rule enforcer. “We aren’t replacing
when there are decisions to be made. All students
their parents. We don’t have a vested interest, like
I’ve had have been proactive in contacting me about
a teacher, or sports coach, or employer. What we
catching up. They’re better at it than me! They might
are doing is helping them find what they really love.
come to our house for dinner, or meet up at a café. We
You don’t know what you really love as a teenager!”
text back and forth.
she laughs. And it’s an experience that has given her
just as much reward. “It’s eye opening, and it makes “And you learn so much from the relationship too - it
me a more rounded person. I’ve got so much out gives your life more pragmatism.”
8 | Scholarship ProgrammeROLE OF A MENTOR
According to the New Zealand Youth Mentoring
Network (2016), “mentoring aims to provide a
purposeful, structured and trusting relationship,
that brings young people together with caring
individuals who offer guidance, support and
encouragement”
The most critical aspect of the mentor’s role is
assisting their student to manage a number of major
transitions they face during their time with First
Foundation.
What are the qualities of a First Foundation
mentor?
A First Foundation mentor is a: 2016 Scholarship recipient and Grant McIvor / Mentor
• Guide/coach
• Wiser friend What are the mentor commitments?
• Advisor The commitments are:
• Positive role model • A commitment of two years minimum (ideally)
• Most importantly, a listener and sounding board • Attend a mentor training induction
• Meeting at least once a month with your mentee
What’s the purpose of a First Foundation mentor?
and being in regular phone, email, or text contact.
The purpose is:
Especially in the first two years of your relationship.
• To establish a positive, trusting and mutual
• Complete an online quarterly mentor feedback
relationship with mentee
report on the progress being made in your
• To walk alongside mentee as they transition mentoring relationship
into university and make the most of the First
• Communicate with the Student Support team and
Foundation programme
assist in resolving any problems or difficulties that
• Help mentee to develop life skills to manage their may arise
workload and pressure
• Participate in First Foundation, Student-Mentor
• Assist to work towards the goals and objectives for activities and networking events
each year
Would you like to apply?
• Assist in obtaining additional resources
• Please visit www.firstfoundation.org.nz
• Increase mentee’s ability to interact with people
from various backgrounds and broaden their • Email: mentoring@firstfoundation.org.nz
professional and supportive networks
Scholarship Programme | 9CALENDAR YEAR 0 YEAR 1
RELATIONSHIPS
Submit NCEA L2 results and biannual
report
Scholarship review / Status confirmation
(Jan-Feb)
JANUARY
Student-Mentor Update (Jan-Feb)
Awards Ceremony
Letter of Agreement returned & signed by
FEBRUARY all parties
FF scholarship advertised to Mentor monthly catch-up
partnering schools
MARCH Q1 Mentor feedback form due
Student-Mentor Update (Mar-Apr)
Communication Tools workshop
APRIL Student Support follow up (Apr-Jun)
Applications open Mentor monthly catch-up
MAY
FF information evenings Student-Mentor Update (May-Jun)
SP partners confirmed (June-July) Mentor monthly catch-up
JUNE Applications closed
Q2 Mentor feedback form due
Student online interviews (July-Aug) Submit school report, NCEA results &
biannual report
JULY Unibound workshop
Student-Mentor Update (Jul-Aug)
FF Student Support
Mentor meetings
Mentor monthly catch-up
Scholarship review / Status confirmation
AUGUST (Jul-Aug)
Student Support follow up (Aug–Oct)
SP interviews students (Sep – Oct) Mentor monthly catch-up
SEPTEMBER Mentor Training (Sept – Dec) Q3 Mentor feedback form due
Student-Mentor E-Update
Student-Mentor Update (Sept-Oct)
Scholarship Reviews
OCTOBER Scholarships matched Mentor monthly catch-up
Compliance
Mentor-student matched Mentor monthly catch-up
SP invoiced & Letter of Agreement sent NCEA exams
NOVEMBER
SP invoiced
Student-Mentor Update (Nov-Jan)
Orientation & Induction Mentor monthly catch-up
Work Experience Induction (Dec-Feb) Annual Review (Dec-Mar)
Recruitment process
DECEMBER Q4 Mentor feedback form due
Student Support follow up (Dec-Feb)
SP process
FF events
Calendar dates are subject to changeYEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
RESILIENCE CONFIDENCE PERSONAL BRAND
Submit NCEA L3 results and biannual
report
Scholarship review / Status confirmation Scholarship review / Status confirmation Scholarship review / Status confirmation
(Jan-Feb) (Jan-Feb) (Jan-Feb)
Submit university invoice and student loan Submit university invoice and student loan Submit university invoice and student loan
summary summary summary
Student-Mentor Update (Jan-Feb) Student-Mentor Update (Jan-Feb) Student-Mentor Update (Jan-Feb)
Mentor monthly catch-up Mentor catch-up Mentor catch-up
Managing University workshop
Savings target met Savings target met Savings target met
University Orientation week University fees paid University fees paid
Mentor monthly catch-up
FF networking event FF networking event FF networking event
Q1 Mentor feedback form due
Student-Mentor Update (Mar-Apr) Student-Mentor Update (Mar-Apr) Student-Mentor Update (Mar-Apr)
Mentor monthly catch-up Mentor catch-up Mentor catch-up
Student Support follow up (Apr- Jun) Student Support follow up (Apr-Jun) Student Support follow up (Apr-Jun)
Mentor monthly catch-up
Student-Mentor Update (May-Jun) Student-Mentor Update (May-Jun) Student-Mentor Update (May-Jun)
Mentor monthly catch-up Mentor catch-up Mentor catch-up
Exams Exams Exams
Q2 Mentor feedback form due Biannual Mentor feedback form due Biannual Mentor feedback form due
Submit semester 1 results & biannual report Submit semester 1 results & biannual report Submit semester 1 results & biannual report
Taking Ownership workshop
FF networking event FF networking event FF networking event
Student-Mentor Update (Jul-Aug) Student-Mentor Update (Jul-Aug) Student-Mentor Update (Jul-Aug)
Mentor monthly catch-up Mentor catch-up Mentor catch-up
Scholarship review / Status confirmation Scholarship review / Status confirmation Scholarship review / Status confirmation
(Jul-Aug) (Jul-Aug) (Jul-Aug)
Student Support follow up (Aug–Oct) Student Support follow up (Aug–Oct) Student Support follow up (Aug–Oct)
Mentor monthly catch-up
Q3 Mentor feedback form due
Student-Mentor Update (Sept-Oct) Student-Mentor Update (Sept-Oct) Student-Mentor Update (Sept-Oct)
Mentor monthly catch-up Mentor catch-up Mentor catch-up
Mentor monthly catch-up
Exams Exams Exams
SP invoiced SP invoiced SP invoiced
Student-Mentor Update (Nov-Jan) Student-Mentor Update (Nov-Jan) Student-Mentor Update (Nov-Jan)
Mentor monthly catch-up Mentor catch-up Mentor catch-up
Submit semester 2 results & biannual report Submit semester 2 results & completion Submit semester 2 results & completion
Scholarship review / Status confirmed report report
(Dec-Feb) Scholarship review / Status confirmed Completion Awards
Annual Review (Dec-Mar) (Dec-Feb) Alumni database
Q4 Mentor feedback form due Annual Review (Dec-Mar)
Student Support follow up (Dec-Feb) Biannual Mentor feedback form due Biannual Mentor feedback form due
Student Support follow up (Dec-Feb) Student Support follow up (Dec-Feb)STUDENT-MENTOR
GOALS
1 YEAR 1 GOAL
RELATIONSHIPS
2 YEAR 2 GOAL
RESILIENCE
{{ Overall merit or excellence endorsement {{ Pass all university stage 1 papers
{{ Meet University Entrance prerequisites for {{ Develop a constructive and consistent
chosen degree programme relationship with mentor
{{ Develop a trusting, positive and mutual {{ Improve problem solving and self-
mentoring relationship management skills
{{ Develop problem solving and self- {{ Establish and develop new positive networks
management skills {{ Positive work ethic at work experience
{{ Successfully transition from secondary school {{ Develop financial literacy
to university {{ Join university associations
3 YEAR 3 GOAL
CONFIDENCE
4 YEAR 4 GOAL
PERSONAL BRAND
{{ Pass all university stage 2 papers and improve {{ Pass all university stage 3 papers and improve
academic standing academic standing
{{ Develop a positive reputation at work {{ Maintain a positive reputation at work
experience experience
{{ Positive and ongoing relationship with mentor {{ Develop further professional networks
{{ More independent and less reliant on mentor {{ Improve financial literacy
support {{ Higher level of independence
{{ Improve financial literacy {{ Develop resume and cover letter profiling
{{ Improve problem solving and self-management students capabilities
skills {{ Identify and research graduate role applicable
{{ Develop new positive networks to students area of study
{{ Explore future leadership opportunities
12 | Scholarship ProgrammeFIRST IN FAMILY
Dr Michelle Johansson / Teach First NZ Mama Fale Leauanae / Guest Speaker,
Co-facilitator, First Foundation Mentor Training First Foundation Family Partnership & Support
My grandmother was born in a small village called Fatai Nothing can beat the proudest moment when you see
on the island of Tongatapu. She raised 15 children with your child graduate and march in their graduation gown.
a single room, no power and no running water. My Having three children that have gone to university I
grandfather died shortly after their last child was born, had to learn how to assist them in finding the balance
so she was the solo parent of 15 children for most of in prioritising their academic commitments, family
her life. My mother is number 7 of those children. She obligations and our church activities.
came to Aotearoa in the midst of the Dawn Raids with
All these values were important in our home and
nothing but the bag in her hand and no command of
we wanted our children to thrive. University is only
the English language, but with a firm desire to do the
temporary, so there were different seasons where we
best for her family – to reach back and to pay forward –
had to sacrifice some family and church commitments
in this new land of Milk and Honey. I can only do what I
until the long university summer and winter breaks.
do because of the shoulders on which I stand.
However, Sunday church attendance was a must.
I am afakasi Tongan-palangi, first generation,
I found that supporting my children with the simplest
New Zealand born. I am a theatre-maker and
things went a long way, such as, putting left overs
academic. I am South Auckland, decile one, born
aside for them to take for lunch the next day, to
and raised. I am a high school dropout. I am a
being their taxi driver when they had to stay late at
doctoral scholar. I am a teenage mother. I am a
the library to using my shoulders to cry on when the
student. I am a teacher.
pressure was too much.
I have 107 first cousins and I am still the only one to
Remember, they need you to encourage them and
have finished high school. This year, my daughter and I
be understanding as it can be a challenging journey.
graduate together – she with a Bachelor of Arts and me
Communication is key to a better relationship and
with a PhD. Wherever we go and whatever we do, we
education is key to a better and brighter future. When
carry my grandmother and her children, and all of my
you have this in your home you will be alright.
cousins with us. This is what it means to be first in family.
God bless.
This is what it means to walk in two worlds – the world
of education, and the world of our Tongan family.
First Foundation provides a unique opportunity for
high achieving students, who are carrying as much
as I do, and who often have to negotiate the spaces
between those worlds to succeed.
Scholarship Programme | 132017 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Left to right: Elena Manu, McAuley High School / Jennifer Thonrithi, Southern Cross Campus / Allyssa Verner-Pula, St Mary’s College / Rohil Lal, One Tree Hill College / Katriana Taufalele, McAuley High School / Luisa-Tafu Tauri-Tei, Alfriston College / Tayla Prouting, Mairehau High School / Jonah Hanrahan, Waitakere College / Kelly Zhuang, Westlake Girls / Jarod Goodwin, Rangitoto College / Jenny Wilson, Aorere College / Precious Calder, Marcellin College / Sabrita-Grace Kolone, Auckland Girls Grammar / Tarryn Wilson, Mairehau High School / Minh Chau Dang Vu, Aorere College / Amanda Heffernan, Otahuhu College / Georgia Boland, Auckland Girls Grammar / Losalina Pillisi, Mount Albert Grammar School / Selu-Kian Faletoese, Auckland Girls Grammar / Sok Haing Yung, Aorere College / Sanjeeta Singh, Naenae College / Jotham Harris, Horowhenua College / Nurallah Aljaf, Zayed College for Girls / David Hansen, De La Salle College / Vaiea Luaiva, Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate / Tauhogofulu Haffeiki, Tamaki College / Leni Leota, McAuley High School / Murray Faivalu, Porirua College / Maryanne Ma’asi, Auckland Girls Grammar / Aria Toilolo-Ite, Western Springs College / Annamaria Simi, Aorere College, Quynh Vo, Aorere College / Cameron Guy, Kamo High School / Ashley Honig, Lytton High School / Kyle Clapperton-Hayes, Wainuiomata High School / Jessica Botherway, Sancta Maria College / Samyah Powell, Auckland Girls Grammar / Daniel Mea’ole Naea, De La Salle College / Isadora Tunai, Southern Cross Campus / Fern Irvine, Western Heights High School / Miranda Conway, Waiopehu College / Jordyn Tuffery, St Catherine’s College / Chyna West-John, St Catherine’s College / Jessica Lett, Aotea College / Kaylah Stirling-Kelly, St Catherine’s College / Eilish Cartysquires, St Catherine’s College / Henry Foubister, St Bede’s College / Hung Tien Ly Vo, Mana College 14 | Scholarship Programme
2018 SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS
This year we are aiming to gain 60 scholarships with our existing and new scholarship partners which
include corporate businesses and trusts. Each year we receive over 200 applications, please go through
the booklet thoroughly if you or someone you know who meets our eligibility and preference criteria
would benefit and thrive with the opportunities offered in our programme.
Scholarship Programme | 15SCHOLARSHIP
CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
Must currently be enrolled at Year 12 or 13* Must meet the household income threshold**
level at a New Zealand secondary school
Must have achieved an overall Merit or Must be a New Zealand Citizen, NZ Resident
Excellence endorsement in Level 1 or have Refugee Status
(or level 2 for Y13 students)
*Please note, there are limited (5%) scholarships available for Year 13 students
**Please check with your careers advisor if you meet our household income threshold
PREFERENCE*
• First in your immediate family to attend university • Leadership and community involvement
(75%) • Willingness to be a part of a mentor relationship
• Maori and Pacific (75%) • Proven positive and hardworking work ethic
• Currently enrolled at Year 12 (95%) • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities whilst
• Overall NCEA Excellence endorsement maintaining high academic grades
• Passed all NCEA external assessments
*PREFERENCE is given to students who meet ALL or most of our preference list
16 | Scholarship ProgrammeAPPLICATION STAGES
Applications Open: 30th April 2018
Applications Close: 29th June 2018
Check with your school Careers Advisor if you meet our criteria. If you have met our criteria, your
Careers Advisor will provide you with our First Foundation Online Application link.
STAGE PROCESS
Email invitation sent from your Career Advisor
1
Complete application online with the supporting documents: (May-June)
{{ Student cover letter
{{ School supporting cover letter May - June
{{ NZQA School Summary Results Format only
{{ 2 x School reports (latest reports)
{{ Signed declaration of income & application form
2 Invitation for an online video interview with First Foundation August
3 Interview/s with potential Scholarship Partner/s September - October
Conditional Offer for successful applicants
4 (pending 2018 NCEA results)
{{ Invitation to Orientation & Induction event (where you will meet November
your mentor)
{{ Confirmation of Mentor match
Official confirmation of scholarship upon submission of NCEA results
5 February
{{ 2019 First Foundation Awards Ceremony
Tip: Please read the booklet thoroughly to understand the scholarship value, standards and conditions.
Scholarship Programme | 17SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS
AND CONDITIONS
It is important that students understand • It is the student’s responsibility to maintain the
the standards and expectations of the First relationship and communication with the point of
Foundation scholarship programme, the level of contact. It is recommended that students provide 4-6
commitment required and the consequences they weeks notice of their work experience availability.
may face if these expectations are not met. • If a student does not engage or meet the work
A letter of agreement is circulated to be signed by the experience component, this will lead into a review
Scholarship Student, their parents or legal guardians, of the scholarship and may result in the withdrawal
Scholarship Partner and First Foundation, to ensure of the student’s scholarship.
that all parties involved in the scholarship are aware of • Please note that Work Experience is not offered to
their responsibilities. all students.
First Foundation compliance Communication and Engagement
Academic reports and biannual reports • Students must attend all compulsory First
Foundation workshops and events.
• End of year and mid-year academic results and
• Students must RSVP to our workshop or events by
biannual reports are to be submitted by the due
the due date.
date set by First Foundation. These two reports are
critical indicators to ensure you are on track and to • Students must respond to all First Foundation
identify what areas of support students may require communications, written, electronic or verbal by
the due date.
• Failure to submit the biannual report and/or results
by the due date must result in written warning and • Failure to submit, respond or engage with First
could lead to a withdrawal of the scholarship. Foundation will lead into a review of the scholarship
and may result in the withdrawal of the student’s
Scholarship Annual Reviews scholarship.
• Attendance at Scholarship Annual Reviews are
Academic performance
compulsory. The meeting will be coordinated and
facilitated by your Corporate Account Manager or Secondary School Students
a Student Support Manager. The Annual Reviews • At Year 12, students must gain an overall NCEA
may include a representative from your Scholarship Level 2 Excellence (minimum Merit) endorsement.
Partner, Work Experience Partner and where
• At Year 13, students must gain University Entrance
necessary, your mentor.
and an overall NCEA Level 3 Excellence (minimum
Work Experience Engagement Merit) endorsement.
• Students are to attend a work induction meeting • Students must submit all internal assessments and
with their Scholarship Partner or Work Experience attend external examinations. Compassionate
partner, coordinated by a Corporate Account consideration may be given for serious health
Manager. This meeting will outline who the point issues. Evidence from a registered doctor, dentist,
of contact will be during the duration of the or counsellor may be required to support the case.
Work Experience and an outline of your role and Other exceptional and unforeseen difficulties
responsibilities. will be reviewed by our management and CEO.
Evidence of the event may be requested.
18 | Scholarship ProgrammeUniversity Students Payment of university costs
• In the first year of university, students must pass all • Students are expected to submit their University
their papers. We highly recommend that students invoice to First Foundation.
aim for a B grade average or higher. • For students who have applied for a student loan,
• From the second and third year of university, we they will need to provide a university invoice and
expect students to improve their Grade Point their student loan summary statement to authorize
Average and maintain a B+ grade average or the payment process.
higher. • Payment of fees will be made when students have
• Students must submit all assessments and met our Scholarship Standards and Conditions.
attend all examinations required for each course. • A payment schedule will be included in the Letter
Compassionate consideration may be given for of Agreement.
serious health issues. Evidence from a registered • Scholarship funds are primarily used for university
doctor, dentist, or counsellor may be required fees.
to support the case. Other exceptional and
Savings target
unforeseen difficulties will be reviewed by our
management and CEO. Evidence of the event • Students with Work Experience provided
may be requested. through the First Foundation scholarship must
save a portion of their earnings from their Work
Student-mentor commitments Experience. First Foundation set a savings target
• Students are expected to meet with their mentor each year. This amount will be detailed in the
at least once a month. Letter of Agreement. These annual savings targets
• Students are expected to respond to their mentors are due by February 28. Deposits are to be made
in a timely manner. into the following account:
• Mentors should contact First Foundation if their Name of Account: First Foundation Trust
student is disengaged. Account Number: 12-3048-0361503-001
• If any student demonstrates a lack of commitment Code: (Student’s name)
in the mentor relationship and other parts of the
• The Student Support team will monitor the
scholarship programme, the student’s scholarship
students savings target. If there are any concerns,
will automatically be subject to review.
students are advised to contact First Foundation to
arrange alternative options.
Scholarship Programme | 19SCHOLARSHIP
PARTNERS
A special thank you to our 2017 Scholarship Partners
M. J. ROSS
DR BEATE SCHULER
20 | Scholarship ProgrammeCAPABILITY PARTNERS FUNDERS
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