First Foundation

Summary

Tertiary education is just a dream for many young New Zealanders. First Foundation helps make that dream come true for some of our most talented but financially disadvantaged young people.

First Foundation enlists the support of businesses (Partnering Organisations) to offer tertiary scholarships to students. But it's not just about money. Equally important - and key to First Foundation's excellent track record - is ensuring students are well-prepared to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Each recipient of a First Foundation scholarship receives:

• An annual grant towards their tertiary fees
• Paid work experience with the Partnering Organisation sponsoring them (from which students are required to contribute towards their own tertiary fees)
• A personal mentor to advise and guide them.

Contact Address	PO Box 12397 Penrose 1061 Auckland
Phone Number	09 580 1020
Organisation Email	info@firstfoundation.org.nz
Organisation Website	First Foundation
Contact Person	Anthony Ford
Email	anthony.ford@firstfoundation.org.nz
Programme Base	Auckland
Other branches/areas of operation? - specify	Wellington, Christchurch
Target Group/s Age (range) Male/Female/Both	16-20 Both
Additional Target Criteria? Ethnicity/decile/other	Yes, decile 1-3
Nature of mentoring service	Tertiary scholarships and personal mentor to Year 12 students
Mentoring only, or is there some other element	Also work experience and financial assistance to tertiary study
Mentoring approach - individual/group/combination	Predominantly individual but also group
Mentoring duration - annual or other	4 years
Location and frequency Eg school, monthly	Privately arranged between mentor and mentee. Meet bi-monthly
Programme Operating since	1998
Mentor Source	Community
Mentor Target Criteria	Tertiary qualified, aged 30 - 45 years
Measurement and Evaluation - how is this done	Completion of programme (ie 4 years). Completion of tertiary study. Entry into the workforce.
Involvement Opportunities	FF seeks ongoing training for mentors and options for obtaining the right pool of mentors