In 2015, Janelle Wilson was awarded the annual Ngāi Tahu Property Pūmanawa Scholarship for students demonstrating natural talent or leadership qualities. In order to receive the scholarship Janelle had to demonstrate a strong academic ability, a well-rounded community connection and strong personal qualities. As a Pūmanawa scholar, Janelle will be able to work at Ngāi Tahu Property and contribute to the future development of Ngāi Tahu as an iwi. Janelle is currently studying Law and Psychology and is in her fifth and final year of study at the University of Otago.
Pūmanawa is Ngāi Tahu Property’s commercially-focused scholarship for Ngāi Tahu tertiary students. Pūmanawa means natural talent or leadership qualities and is the fundamental driver of Ngāi Tahu Property’s mandate to grow our Ngāi Tahu whānui so they are strong in their culture and proud of their heritage. If you want to be a Pūmanawa recipient you will need to demonstrate a strong academic ability and a well-rounded community connection that you will be able to show at either a whānau, hapū, papatipu rūnanga or iwi level.
Janelle Wilson, Ngāi Tahu Property Pūmanawa Scholarship recipient.