Suzanne Hunt IT Scholarship

Background

The Suzanne Hunt IT Scholarship was established in 2022 by Wintec in memory of Suzanne Hunt - a past employee of Wintec. As well as working within IT, Suzanne volunteered her time to several organisations associated with providing digital connectivity and literacy in areas of need. This included helping to set up the Computer Clubhouse at Enderley Community Centre in Hamilton – an after-school programme for underserved communities. Suzanne was also a Trustee of Web Access Waikato.

This scholarship has been set up by Wintec, Suzanne's whānau, and her last employer, Spark Ltd, to recognise and remember Suzanne's achievements and to continue her advocacy to support women to train, qualify, and work in the IT field – a traditionally male-orientated profession.

About

The purpose of the scholarship is to assist female-identifying ākonga in undertaking full-time study towards a qualification offered by Wintec in the Centre for Information Technology. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit, character, and involvement in cultural and community life.

*In 2025, one scholarship will be awarded. The scholarship will cover the cost of the recipient's tuition fees for 2025.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Have applied or currently be studying at Wintec, full-time in the Centre for Information Technology,
• be a New Zealand citizens or permanent residents,
• be a female-identifying ākonga.

Conditions

Applicants will need to complete the online application form. Two members of Suzanne's whānau, the Team Manager from the Centre for Information Technology, a Group Director and a representative of Komiti Āpiti Karahipi (Scholarship Committee) and/or their chosen delegate will assess all complete applications.

The application must include:

• The completed application form,
• a written personal statement, video or voice recording outlining how this scholarship will assist the applicant in furthering their career aspirations (particularly in information technology); how it will support their personal development and their potential contribution to the community,
• your referee's completed online scholarship referee questionnaire. This can be completed by a teacher or principal, a tutor, an employer, or a community/church leader (not a relative).
  
• a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.

Please note that shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

How to apply

To apply, please complete the online application form.

Please ensure your referee completes the online scholarship referee questionnaire.

More information

For more information, please contact scholarships@wintec.ac.nz.

You can view the 2025 regulations below.