First Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsAuckland, New Zealand11-50 Employees
First Foundation is a New Zealand nonprofit based in Auckland that works to expand higher education opportunities for talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds. It addresses financial hardship, the lack of university role models, and limited work networks by offering a three-part program of financial support, mentoring, and paid work experience. Each scholar receives $4,000 annually for three years to help cover university costs, coupled with a dedicated mentor and at least four weeks of paid work experience each year. Its focus is on young Kiwis who demonstrate potential but face socioeconomic barriers, including many who are the first in their family to attend university. Operating in the nonprofit sector with a mission to improve education access, the organization engages partners and programs to provide a broader support system for its scholars. A notable development in recent years is its ongoing partnership with Pāmu, the Landcorp Farming Limited brand, which has supported eight scholars through the program.
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