Over $225,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Onehunga High School students for further study across New Zealand universities.
A number of senior Onehunga High School students have secured prestigious scholarships to support their university and tertiary study in 2026. Together these awards total more than $225,000, recognising academic excellence, leadership, service, and the strength of character our students have shown throughout their time at school.
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Emilie Sargent – Tait Foundation Women in Engineering Scholarship, University of Canterbury – $8,000
Jasmine Swords – Massey University Undergraduate First Year Scholarship – $3,000
Rosie Taylor – Massey University Undergraduate First Year Scholarship – $3,000
Daiana Radrole – University of Otago Pacific Peoples’ Entrance Scholarship – $17,500
Madeleine ‘One’one – University of Otago Pacific Peoples’ Entrance Scholarship – $17,500
Vaitofiga Anesone – University of Otago 150th Entrance Scholarship – $17,500
Etuini Lalakai – Mana Pasifika Scholarship, Victoria University of Wellington – $30,000
Madeleine ‘One’one – Mana Pasifika Scholarship, Victoria University of Wellington – $30,000
Jacob Cooper – University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship – $25,000
Jacob Cooper – Te Paewai o te Rangi Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Achievement, University of Waikato – $30,000
Elsie Woodward – University of Otago Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship – $8,500
Jasmine Swords – University of Otago Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship – $10,000
Wynter Harlin-Puru-Peri-Looker – First Foundation Scholarship – $12,000
Sarah Mata – Massey University Pacific Science and Technology Scholarship – $20,000
Vinnie Carter – Pakohe Sustainability Scholarship, Victoria University of Wellington – $5,000
Ella Pulepule – New Zealand School of Tourism Scholarship – $2,000
Health Science Academy Scholarships
In addition to university scholarships, several students received recognition from the Health Science Academy for their outstanding contribution and achievement:
Etuini Lalakai – Health Science Academy Academic Award – $2,500
Vaitofiga Anesone – Health Science Academy Academic Award – $2,500
Daiana Radrole – Health Science Academy Pasifika Service and Leadership Award – $2,500
Nitish Kumar – Health Science Academy Pasifika Service and Leadership Award – $2,500
Together, these achievements highlight the dedication of Onehunga High School students to their learning and future aspirations. We are proud of each recipient and the example they set for others as they continue their studies and contribute to their chosen fields.
Congratulations to all our scholarship recipients on their outstanding achievements and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.
