Help Korey Study at Harvard

Kia ora,

After spending 1000s of hours putting together an application and waiting a nerve racking 3.5 months for a decision, I have been admitted to the Harvard Kennedy School Master in Public Policy programme!

Studying at Harvard will teach me the skills I need to transition into a public service career. Afterwards, I hope to focus my work on two issues that I am passionate about:

1) Māori economic development

2) Diversification of NZ's economy

In particular, I want to help eliminate intergenerational poverty which afflicts many Māori communities through the sustainable investment of iwi assets. Also, I hope to help develop new growth industries in New Zealand.

The 2 year progamme will cost approximately NZD $230,000. Currently I have $0 in scholarships available to assist me in paying for this. Therefore, I face the prospect of a massive student loan. This will stay with me for many years after I have finished studying, limiting my immediate career opportunities and the difference I can make.

All donations will help me, a West Auckland local of Māori descent, to fulfill a dream of studying public policy at one of the world's most prestigious universities.

Thank you for your time and I appreciate any donation you are able to make!

Korey

NB: donations from non-NZ bank accounts need to be done via credit card :)