First Foundation

Ieti Ah Young is the eldest. The one who sets the bar for his brothers to climb higher.

Born in Samoa, raised in New Zealand, Ieti grew up watching his parents chase the opportunities they believed this country could offer. He had big dreams of becoming a doctor, but there was one big barrier.

"How am I going to pay for it? How am I going to pay it back?"

A First Foundation scholarship changed that. His parents cried happy tears. His heart was full.

Now in his fourth year of Medicine at the University of Otago, supported by scholarship partner Volpara Health, Ieti isn't just doing it for his Pacific community, he's doing it for all of New Zealand.

"First Foundation has given me the opportunity to be great. Now the ball's in my field."