Pacific students get boost to stu
A former Tokoroa High School head student has been recognised as a future Pacific leader after being awarded a significant scholarship to cover her university fees.
Dionne Treadaway, along with Kristoffer Lavasi’i and Bridget Mettrick, recently received the Edna Money Future Pacific Leaders’ Scholarship from the University of Waikato – a scholarship that provides support for Pacific students to achieve academically and develop their leadership skills through a tailored leadership and personal development programme.
The scholarship, worth $6000 a year for up to three years, is given to students of Pacific descent who excel academically and demonstrate significant leadership potential.
It was established from a $1 million bequest by the late Morrinsville farmer and accountant Edna Money, who passed away in 2013 aged 94.
Dionne, former Head Girl of Tokoroa High School, said it was a pleasant surprise when she found out she’d been awarded the scholarship.
‘‘I was overwhelmed when I found out I received it, and my family were really proud, especially my mum.’’