2020 and 2021 Kupe Scholars Announced
Celebrating the 2020 and 2021 recipients of the prestigious TeachNZ Kupe Scholarships for Māori and Pacific High Achievers.
Forty-eight Māori and Pacific student teachers, across 2020 and 2021, have been awarded the prestigious Kupe Scholarships in recognition of their high academic achievement and leadership potential.
Due to the restrictions of Covid-19, the 2020 and 2021 awards ceremonies were cancelled. Associate Ministers of Education the Hon Kelvin Davis and the Hon Aupito William Sio shared their messages of congratulations virtually.
Message from Hon Kelvin Davis(external link)
Message from Hon Aupito William Sio(external link)
The Kupe Scholarship, worth over $22,000, aims to attract highly accomplished Māori and Pacific students to the teaching profession and support them to become inspiring teachers in early childhood, primary and secondary education.
2022 applications open 1 February 2022. For more information visit Kupe Scholarships for Māori and Pacific High Achievers | TeachNZ(external link)
Congratulations again to all of our inspiring Kupe Scholars!
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2020 Kupe Scholars |
2021 Kupe Scholars |
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Melissa-Sue Miller |
Bobbi-Grace Hay |
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Lute Takau |
Jenna Reddy |
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Jazpah Tata |
Ashley Rutter |
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Malia Tautalanoa |
Quinessa Sullivan |
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Daniel Kelly |
Jemina Hohaia |
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Margaret-Jane Hayter |
Omar Balizi |
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Renee Murray |
Nichola Murray |
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Ashiana Khan |
Grace Schrader Manuera |
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Maldanoeline Sinaumea |
Teremoana Tokaduadua |
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Janna Hilliard |
Seini Anderson |
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Sophie Williams |
Feleti Poepoe Pesefea |
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Ruatapu Te Whitu |
Amie Bishop |
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Henry Kershaw |
Melissa Bradley |
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Jessie Heke |
Keona Campbell |
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Hannah Shadwell |
Luseane Cains |
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Jazmin Hodge |
Ariane Russo |
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Jaleesa Hemi |
Kendyll Haapu |
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Gemma Moore |
Ngahuia Thomas |
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Kelly-Marie Watts |
Tyla Sharrock-Maifea |
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Nicholas Vemoa |
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Jessie Wharekura |
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Grace Turner |
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Sophie Iako |
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Aria Parata-Walker |
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Hannah-Lee Patu |
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Jacob Angus |
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Tipapa Bracken |
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Esther Soochoon-Nosa |
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Saimealafo Tapaleao |
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