Michael is an astute student with a clear sense of determination
about him and the discipline to match. With the challenge of
overcoming the death of his stepfather early in 2011, and living
with his Mother on a single income, the First Foundation
Scholarship has helped Michael hold onto his dream of getting a
degree from University.
Michael is devoted to martial arts and Zen Buddhism and some of his
goals relate to achieving at high levels in both of these. In 2010
he was awarded Top Physical Education student at school. Aside from
Physical Education, Michael has strengths in the spectrum of
Sciences and English. He is a focused student with huge respect for
education. "Michael is an exemplary young man who gives the very
best of himself in whatever he does, whether it is in his academic
work or in his personal interests," commented his HOD of Physical
Education and Health at the time that Michael was applying for a
First Foundation Scholarship.
Michael has dreams of one day being a pilot in the Air Force, but
in the near future of studying for a degree in Sports
Science.