by Lesley Webb | Sep 27, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Elyjana Roach is reflecting on the flight she took from Wellington to Auckland for her Keystone Study Award interview. “I was extremely grateful to be welcomed into a legacy that has really changed people’s lives. Keystone has been a huge part of building exposure,...
by Lesley Webb | Sep 25, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Patrick Watta’s wardrobe was a little bit different when he turned up for his Keystone Trust Scholarship interview. “You’re part of a cohort that is now 30 years old. It’s amazing to see the guys I studied with, and the growth in their careers, as well as mine.”...
by Lesley Webb | Sep 23, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Such great choice. So many options. How was Raukura Turei ever going to choose her tertiary pathway? “There’s the monetary side of the scholarship, which was very beneficial, coming from a [sole parent] family with little money. But for me, the benefits from...
by Lesley Webb | Sep 20, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Zak Mataa’s journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and the impact of mentorship. Having experienced both sides, he understands firsthand how a mentor can assist with shaping someone’s future. Reflecting on his student days, Zak remembers “being on the other...
by Lesley Webb | Sep 2, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
Emily Beniamin and Mariam Matti have uncannily similar backgrounds, but it wasn’t until they were half a world away from their homeland that they discovered their shared roots. “The Keystone scholarship completely changed my university experience. Keystone are...
by Lesley Webb | Aug 14, 2024 | 30 Stories for 30 Years
With applications for the 2025 Keystone Study Awards shortly to close, it’s worth noting that two members of the selection committee could not be better qualified for their roles. “Just as Tamati and Simone stood on the shoulders of those who went before, now it is...