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NMIT students awarded almost $140,000 in scholarships
Across Te Tauihu, NMIT has partnered with generous community and industry organisations to support outstanding students in their study journey.
Over $90,000 in scholarships were awarded at the annual NMIT Scholarship Ceremony in Nelson, celebrating the outstanding achievements of local Nelson/Tasman ākonga (students) and the generous support of donors from across Te Tauihu. This is in addition to $47,000 being awarded earlier this month to students based in Marlborough.
The Nelson event brought together iwi partners, community organisations, industry leaders, NMIT staff, whānau, and scholarship recipients to honour the transformative power of education and collaboration.
Olivia Hall, Executive Director of NMIT, warmly welcomed guests and expressed her gratitude for the partnerships that make the scholarships possible.
“We’re fortunate to work with partners who recognise the lasting impact of investing in people. These partners are doing more than funding education; they’re helping shape the future workforce — our next nurses, builders, counsellors, te reo experts, artists, beauty therapists, conservationists and leaders. Through their support, individuals and industries become stronger, and opportunities are created that ripple far beyond the classroom,” she said.
Scholarships were presented by a wide range of supporters including the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, Nelson Pasifika Trust, Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust, Beca, Nelson Pine Industries, New Zealand King Salmon, Mitre 10 Mega and Tasman Rugby Union, among others.
Among the recipients was Tamu Mausii, recipient of the Ngāti Tama Janice Manson Memorial Scholarship, also expressed gratitude for the contribution to his studies:
“I feel honoured and privileged to receive such an award. My highlight being on this learning journey is being able to fill my cup so that I can go back to my people and give back to them, to my marae and set a better foundation for the people of tomorrow.” says Tamu, who is completing a NZ Diploma in Te Reo (Rumaki) (L5).
Belinda Mintrom received an $8,000 Annie Currie Legacy Fund Scholarship to support her Bachelor of Nursing studies
“By being awarded this scholarship, I have had a boost in personal belief. I feel I will not just be a nurse, but a great nurse for all people I will support moving forward in my career. The financial assistance is also very much appreciated and will help towards paying off my loan,” says Belinda.
A ceremony was held earlier in the month in Blenheim to honour Marlborough-based scholarship recipients and generous donors, including Marlborough Research Centre, the New Zealand Aviation Federation, the Zonta Club of Marlborough and the Churchill Private Hospital Trust.
Lisa Schubert (Bachelor of Viticulture and Winemaking), was awarded one of two scholarships from The Zonta Club of Marlborough, which has a focus on empowering women and those returning to the workforce.
“When I received the email from Zonta saying I was the lucky recipient of this scholarship, my confidence was boosted and my passion for this industry was confirmed," says Lisa.
"I love the wine industry, I love the history, I love the culture, but most of all I love the inspiring people working in the wine industry. So, thank you for reminding me of why I am doing this degree and showing me it’s worth pushing through the challenging and overwhelming moments.”
Olivia reflected on the significance of the scholarships across Te Tauihu, saying that education changes lives, but no one achieves success alone.
"It’s events like these that remind us of the strength of our community and the importance of coming together to uplift one another. To our donors — thank you for your continued support. To our recipients — we are proud of you, and we can’t wait to see where your journey takes you.”
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