School of Built Environment students awarded property scholarships

For more than 27 years Keystone Trust has provided support for young people from challenging backgrounds – both financial and circumstantial – to undertake tertiary study towards a professional career in the property and construction industry. As the only charitable trust dedicated to these sectors, the trust has assisted more than 180 rangatahi into the sector, awarding around $2million in scholarship funding. Wrap-around support is also provided in terms of pastoral care, site visits, career support, mentoring, networking opportunities, introductions to sponsors, work experience and internships, and quite often full-time job offers at the conclusion of their study.

In 2022, Keystone Trust had 10 one-year tertiary scholarships on offer. An invaluable part of these scholarships is the industry connectivity that allows students to grow from the experience of being directly supported and mentored by their Key Scholarship Partner company. Massey students were awarded five scholarships.

Jason Barker, Matt Allan and Jay Barot.

Dr Gregory Chawynski, Director of Engagement, School of Built Environment and Senior Lecturer in Construction Management at the Auckland campus, says the School strongly supports and ensures students become eligible for the scholarship.

“Our school ensures all the candidates are screened and interviewed. The successful applicants are people who are determined to succeed and become leaders in the construction industry. We are very proud of the students who receive the scholarship and look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.”

Keystone Trust General Manager, Amanda Stanes, says the trust has had many Massey students go through the programme over the years.

“We work through Dr Chawynski who very kindly promotes the scholarship and interviews students who would like to apply. We also have connections with Professor Graham Squires, Doctoral Supervisor of the School of Economics and Finance at the Manawatū campus, and Professor Brian Lucid, Head of the School of Design, College of Creative Arts in Wellington. We are very fortunate to have their collective insight and support.”