Congratulations to our 2025 recipient — we are so excited for your journey at Whitireia!
We’re thrilled to introduce the recipient who has been awarded our Peer Support Scholarship for 2025! Your commitment to helping others and fostering a supportive learning environment is truly inspiring.
Meet our Scholarship Reward Recipient for 2025
Scholarship applications for the February 2026 intake are now closed.
Blair Puklowski
I am into health and fitness and enjoy doing resistance training, walking and running. I am a qualified personal trainer and hold a green COA Security guard license and work as a security guard part time. I am a family man who loves spending quality time with his family and pet.
Tamara Jones
I moved here to Aotearoa when I was 18 after living nomadically for most of my childhood. I have always loved hearing peoples stories and learning what makes them tick which is one of the many reasons I wanted to study peer support work. I enjoy going on adventures with my dog, getting out in the garden or relaxing with a crochet project. I am excited to learn how to connect with others more meaningfully as well as how to create positive and safe spaces for those who need it.
Tamara Jones
I love music, cultural performing arts and food!! I spend most of my time with my community – my family, friends, church and most importantly, my neighbor’s dog. My goal is to one day be a youth or social worker.