Harjot Gill (21) is in his third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree at the University of Canterbury. "Over the past few years, I’ve grown a lot, gaining a clearer vision of my future in the industry and the confidence to pursue it. I’m especially...
Fisi'ilose Tameilau (20) is a fourth year Bachelor of Construction student at Auckland University of Technology. "Although I started my journey with Keystone a little unsure of my capability, scared of failing - having the support of the Keystone community throughout...
Tasman Stuart (21) was following doctor’s orders when he chose to study surveying at the University of Otago. Tasman, raised and schooled in Napier, has had a lifelong love of the outdoors, but he didn’t know how that fitted with a tertiary degree. “I have learned so...
Meet Marcelle Apulu, currently in her third year of a Bachelor of Engineering at University of Auckland. We sat down with Marcelle for a chat about her experience as a Keystone Trust student. “Keystone has allowed me to meet people that I otherwise think I would've...
Ranger Stockley (20) is in his third year of a conjoint Bachelor of Property / Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Auckland. A talent for entrepreneurship had early beginnings. In his final year at Whangarei Boys’ High School, Ranger became CEO of an...
Meet Shakira Munro, currently in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Urban Planning at University of Auckland. We sat down with Shakira for a chat about her experience as a Keystone Trust student. “Keystone Trust means so much more than just the funding. It's being able...
Meet Troy Sanday, currently in his second year of a Bachelor of Engineering at University of Auckland. We sat down with Troy for a chat about his experience as a Keystone Trust student. “In high school, I was lucky enough to have a good careers advisor. I think when I...
Sara Esterman (20) is in her third year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) degree at the University of Canterbury. The former Tauranga Girls’ College student has aspired to become an engineer since childhood. "What makes Keystone so special is everything beyond the...
Sumayyah Parker (19) is in her second year at the University of Auckland, where she is studying for a Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours). Sumayyah always knew she wanted to have a future where she was helping to create a better world to live in, but never realised...
Adelaide Walker-Komene (19) is a second year student at Victoria University Wellington, where she is studying architecture. She aims to complete a Masters degree in the subject, which has fascinated her since childhood. “As a young Maori wahine, I choose integrity as...
Elizabeth Van den Broek (19) is in her second year of study towards a Bachelor of Engineering degree at the University of Waikato. "As a woman aspiring to excel in engineering, I am passionate about breaking down gender barriers and contributing to a field that...
One minute she was putting the final touches to her MA.Arch (prof) thesis documents; the next she was sashaying down the catwalk, enjoying top model status on a star-studded fundraiser evening. This is all in a day’s work for Christelle Ibambasi who graduates next...
A mightily talented trio at the University of Auckland are not only pursuing their scholastic passion, they’ve also discovered a link that further strengthens their commitment and creativity. Eden Vaatstra, Isla Turner and Maya Haydock are first year Master of...
Normally, it’s proud parents standing tall with their successful young adults at the annual Keystone Study Awards evening. This year, however, two particular recipients brought a new take to that scenario, with a dad and his daughter each receiving a scholarship. Pius...
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari kē he toa takitini - My success should not be bestowed onto me alone, it was not individual success but the success of a collective. Congratulations to our Study Award graduates! Kyle Hollowood 2019 Master of...
