Maia talks about her Discovery Scholarship

Seven Discovery Scholarship recipients share who they are, the awesome study they’re doing and the difference the Discovery Scholarship has made to their lives.

Maia Dean - Te Taumata Award recipient at the University of Otago

Maia is a proud Kiwi who is challenging what it means to be a Pacific Islander in New Zealand. She is studying towards a degree in physics and chemistry at the University of Otago hoping to advance New Zealand's space exploration. In following her dreams, she aims to inspire the future generations to explore new ideas and most importantly, to be themselves.

November 26, 2021