October 31, 2017
AMP National scholarship winner
AMP National scholarship winner
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Tama ‘Eminukutepua receives $10,000 AMP Scholarship to pursue his dream of running an after-hours mobile suicide response team
New Plymouth resident Tama ‘Eminukutepua has been awarded a $10,000 National Scholarship from AMP to help him achieve his dream of launching an after-hours mobile suicide response unit.
Describing his dream, the 56-year-old says most suicide response professionals become unavailable after business hours, which is when the act is likely to occur – giving rise to the need for an after-hours mobile community suicide support team which would go out to meet people in crisis.
AMP Managing Director Blair Vernon says the talent, dedication and courage of the 2017 AMP Scholarship applicants meant it was extremely rewarding as well as particularly challenging to choose this year’s talented recipients.
“This year AMP will provide up to $200,000 to help inspirational and gifted New Zealanders of all ages and from all walks of life who have the courage to chase their dreams – whether it’s a desire to start a new business, launch a community-focused project or to represent New Zealand at the Olympics, we can help turn their dream into reality.
“Since 1998 AMP is proud to have dedicated more than $2 million towards helping over 200 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams and to contribute in meaningful and profound ways to our communities. We will continue to help foster greatness in our gifted dreamers and we look forward to helping talented Kiwis like Tama go on to achieve great things.”
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