Kate Moetaua Foundation enters its fifth year of scholarships
The Kate Moetaua Foundation is thrilled to announce that applications for the 2024 Kate Moetaua Scholarship are now open. This scholarship, established in honor of the much loved community leader, wife, mum, and teacher Kate Moetaua, aims to support students in sports and arts in the Whakatipu.
“The Kate Moetaua Scholarship is more than just financial assistance; it is an affirmation of the values Kate stood by and imprinted on everyone she held dear,” said Anika Moetaua, Chair of the Kate Moetaua Foundation. “We are excited to support our talented local students to achieve their dreams for another year.”
Over the five years 27 students have received funds to help them to achieve their dreams, ranging from new equipment, travel and training costs, attending workshops, specialised lessons and costs associated with living away from home to train.
Notably, 2021 recipient Olive Watherston has been recently selected to play in the Rugby Sevens women’s development squad, 2022 recipient Caitlyn Hollyer is currently playing in the NZ senior women’s ice hockey team, while 2023 recipients are also making their mark. Marley King-Smith has been selected to row in the NZ U19 team, Lachlan Boniface is playing in the NZ under 18 ice hockey team, and Mackenzi Jackson is now training in Christchurch to continue to represent NZ in Karate.
Top arts recipient in 2023, Mikaela Patterson, has used her scholarship funds to attend theatre and dance workshops, learning from tutors from around the world. Mikaela says that alongside the workshops, “the opportunities provided by receiving the scholarship have been instrumental in shaping my artistic skills, broadening my horizons, and enhancing my confidence and leadership abilities.”
The Foundation operates under the banner of the Wakatipu Community Foundation, and grants funds as scholarships that were raised by the community, including a golf day at The Hills in 2019, and the donations of many other generous locals.
Anika says they would love to be able to support more students, and particularly now when cost of living may be impacting a parent’s ability to support their child’s extra curricular activities. Donations to the foundation will be used to support our local talent and increase the amount of funds we give and students we support.
The scholarship is open to Whakatipu students in years 9-13, who face financial barriers to achieving their dreams.
Application forms are on the Kate Moetaua Foundation and Wakatipu Community Foundation website and close 31st August 2024.
About the Kate Moetaua Foundation:
The Kate Moetaua Foundation raises funds for students in Whakatipu, New Zealand who display an existing talent and commitment in the areas of the arts, sport and education.
Kate Moetaua dedicated her life to teaching her students. She influenced the lives of so many young people, opening their eyes to the world of performance and helping them to gain confidence on and off the stage. Kate Moetaua inspired so many people and one of her final wishes was for a foundation that supported young talented people in the sporting, cultural, education and arts arenas in Whakatipu.
More information: www.katemoetauafoundation.org
Contact Anika Moetaua, Chair: katemoetauafoundation@gmail.com
