Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Bonita Bigham from Manaia, Taranaki will research impacts of laws and conventions on the retrieval and use of marine mammal resources for artistic purposes, in Aotearoa and Hawai’i. Bonita is studying for a PhD in Fine Arts at Massey University. She graduated with a Diploma in Print Journalism at Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki in 2002, a Master of Fine Arts in 2019 and a Master of Māori Visual Arts in 2021 from Massey University, and Toi Paematua Raranga – Diploma in Māori Arts at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa in 2021. Bonita is a Taranaki Regional Councillor, artist and passionate community and Māori arts advocate.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Tim Lawler from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will research rights protection in presidential counter-terrorism policy at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, and at George Washington University in Washington DC. Tim graduated with a BA in Politics in 2019 and a Master of International Studies (Dist) from the University of Otago in 2020.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Te Maiora Rurehe from Tūhoe/Te Arawa will complete a Master of Environmental Laws at Pace University in White Plains, New York. Te Maiora graduated with an LLB and a BA in Te Reo Māori from the University of Waikato in 2021.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jimmy Toebes from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington will complete a Master of Laws with a focus on criminal law and theory, therapeutic jurisprudence, and the implementation of its principles via the Te Ao M?rama model at New York University in New York City, New York. Jimmy graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in Politics and International Relations from the University of Auckland in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Leah Thomas from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington will complete a Master of Arts Management and Entrepreneurship at the New School in New York City, New York. Leah graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) from Te Kōkī – the New Zealand School of Music in 2021 and an LLB from Victoria University of Wellington in 2023.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Kat Werry from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington will complete a Master of Laws specialising in Criminal Justice at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kat graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in Politics and Philosophy from the University of Auckland in 2020.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Emerita Baik from Kirikiriroa Hamilton will complete a Master of Fine Arts at Columbia University, New York City, New York. Emerita graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons First Class) from Massey University, Wellington in 2019.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Lachlan Taylor from ÅŒtautahi Christchurch will complete a PhD in Art History at the University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas. Lachlan graduated with an MA in Art History from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in 2019 and an MA in Creative Writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in 2022.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Rebecca Hawkes from Methven will complete a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rebecca graduated with a BA in Media Studies from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in 2015, an MA in Creative Writing from the International Institute of Modern Letters at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in 2016, and First-class Honours in Media Studies from Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Bronte Heron from Taranaki will complete a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the New School, New York City. Bronte graduated with a BFA (Hons First Class) in 2016 from Elam School of Fine Arts, and an MA in Creative Writing in 2021 from the International Institute of Modern Letters at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Isabella Gregory from Christchurch will complete a Master of Music in Flute Performance at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Isabella graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) in Classical Performance and a BA in Religious Studies in 2021 from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jack Harré from Christchurch will complete a Master of Music in Jazz Performance at New York University, New York City. Jack graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) in Jazz Performance from Te Te Kōkī School of Music at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington in 2021.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Pete McKenzie from Wellington will complete a Master of Arts in Journalism at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Pete graduated with an LLB (First Class Hons) and BA in Political Science and Mandarin in 2022 from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Rayhan Langdana from Wellington will complete a Master of Laws in electoral law at the University of California, in Berkeley, California. Rayhan graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in History and Politics in 2018 from the University of Auckland.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Leola Meynell from Palmerston North will research how climate change is affecting women’s reproductive decisions at University of California Riverside in Riverside, California towards a PhD in Psychology at Massey University. Leola graduated with a BA (Hons First Class) in Psychology in 2017, and an MA in Psychology in 2020, from Massey University.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Dexter Stanley-Tauvao from Wellington will complete a Master of Music in Jazz Studies at the Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College in New York City. Dexter graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) in Jazz Performance in 2018, and a BA in German from Te Herenga Waka Victoria University.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jordan Hamel from Timaru will complete a Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Jordan graduated with a BA/LLB in 2015 from the University of Otago.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Liam Wooding from Whanganui will research music performance at the University of California San Diego, California towards a DMA at the University of Waikato. Liam graduated with a BMus in Classical Performance from the University of Auckland in 2013, an MMus (Hons First Class) from the University of Waikato in 2017, and completed the Professional Performance Program at the Australian National Academy of Music in 2019.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Joseph Xuluē from Auckland will complete a Master of Laws in criminal justice reform and Indigenous peoples’ rights at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Joseph graduated with a BCom and LLB in 2016 from the University of Auckland.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Victoria Macann from Rotorua will research the relationships between efficacy beliefs and the implementation and teaching of computational thinking at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Victoria graduated with a BSc in Biology from the University of Canterbury in 2009, and an MEd in Digital Education (Hons First Class) from Massey University in 2018.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Ashlea Gillon from Auckland will research Indigenous sovereignty, wellness, and resilience at the University of Hawai’i at M?noa in Honolulu, O’ahu, Hawai’i. Ashlea graduated with a BA in Māori Studies in 2012, a GradDipArts in 2014, a PGDipPH in Māori Health in 2015, and an MPH (Hons First Class) in 2017 from the University of Auckland where she is currently a PhD candidate.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Eilish Wilson from Nelson will complete a Master of Fine Arts at CalArts in Los Angeles, California. Eilish graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Hons First Class) at Te Kōkī – New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University/ Massey University in Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Henrietta McNeill from Invercargill will research criminal deportations to the Pacific, while visiting the University of California Los Angeles, the University of Hawai’i at M?noa, and the Lewis and Clark Law School in Oregon. Henrietta graduated with a BA (Hons First Class) in 2012 and an MA (Distinction) in 2014 from the University of Canterbury, and is a PhD candidate at the Australian National University.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Milena Petrovic from Christchurch will complete a PhD in Political Science, specialising in Comparative Political Economy, at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Milena graduated with a BA (Hons First Class) in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Canterbury in 2016 and an MPPE from Victoria University of Wellington in 2019.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Elyjana Roach from Porirua will complete a Master in Architecture in Urban Design at Harvard Graduate School of Design in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Elyjana graduated with a BArch in 2015 and an MArch (prof) in Architecture from Victoria University of Wellington in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Ngarangi Haerewa from Whangaparāoa will complete a Master of Public Policy specialising in Development at the University of California, in Berkeley, California. Ngarangi graduated with a BA in Communications (Hons First Class) from the University of Otago in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Ana Lenard from Auckland will complete a Master of Laws specialising in Legal Theory and Systems, Dispute Resolution and Social Justice at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Ana graduated with a LLB (Hons) and a BSc in Psychology and Geography from the University of Auckland in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Blaine Western from Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington will complete a Master in Design Studies in Urbanism, Landscape, Ecology at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Blaine graduated with an MFA (Hons First Class) from Elam School of Fine Arts in 2013.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Guled Mire from Hamilton will complete a Masters of Public Administration specialising in Human Rights and Social Justice at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Guled graduated with a BA in Criminology and International Studies from Auckland University of Technology in 2014.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Rizwangul NurMuhammed from Auckland will complete a Master of Public Administration specialising in Social Policy at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Rizwangul graduated with a BA from Communication University of China in 2001, and an MIC (Second Class Hons) from Unitec Institute of Technology in 2014.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Laura MacKay from Wellington will complete a Master of Laws specialising in Child Law at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Laura graduated with an LLB (Hons First Class) and a BA in Politics from the University of Otago in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jeremy Olds from Auckland will use his 2016 Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award to complete a Master of Arts in Journalism specialising in arts and culture at Columbia University in New York. Jeremy graduated with a BCS (Hons) from AUT University in 2012.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Emily Draper from Auckland will use her 2016 Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award to complete Master of Arts specialising in English Literature at the University of Washington. Emily graduated with a BA (Hons) from the University of Otago in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award David Green (Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) from Waitakere will use his 2016 Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award to complete a Master of Laws degree specialising in indigenous legal issues at Harvard University in Boston. David graduated with a BA and an LLB (Hons) degree from The University of Auckland in 2013.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award David Bullock from Lower Hutt will use his Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award to complete a Master of Laws at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. David graduated with an LLB(Hons)/BCA from Victoria University of Wellington in 2012.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Clara Pau (Samoan, Pākehā) from Alexandra will use her Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award to complete a PhD in Political Development, specialising in community development and policy in the Pacific at Tulane University, New Orleans. Clara graduated with a BA (Hons) in 2012, BSc in 2013 and an MA in 2014 from the University of Otago.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Ana Montgomery-Neutze (Muaūpoko/Ngāti Tara, Ngāti Pāriri hapū) from Kāpiti will use her Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award to complete a Masters in Social Documentary Film at The School of Visual Arts in New York. Ana graduated with a Bachelor of Design (Hons) from Massey University in 2004, a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Education from Victoria University of Wellington in 2006, and a Diploma in Digital Film from the Southern Institute of Technology in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Meg Porteous from Taranaki will undertake an MFA in Film Directing at the University of California, Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California. Meg graduate with a BFA in Photography from Canterbury University in 2013 and an MFA from the University of Auckland in 2020.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Abbas Nazari from Christchurch will complete a Masters of Security Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. Abbas graduated with a BA (Hons First Class) in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Canterbury in 2016.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jane Yonge from Wellington will complete a Masters in Arts Politics at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University in New York City, New York. Jane graduated with a BA (Hons) in Drama from the University of Auckland in 2011 and an MThA in Directing from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School and Victoria University of Wellington in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Melanie Puka from Wellington will complete a PhD in Geography at the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Melanie graduated with a BA/LLB conjoint in Development Studies in 2017 and a MDevStud in 2019 from Victoria University of Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Trish Tupou from Auckland will complete a Master of Arts in Pacific Islands Studies specialising in climate change and indigenous environmental narratives at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Trish graduated with a BA (Hons) from the University of Auckland in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Alex Cheesebrough from Christchurch will complete a Masters in Engineering Management at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Alex graduated with a BE (Hons) (First Class) from the University of Canterbury in 2016.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jessica Stubbing from Auckland will research adolescent suicide at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, towards a PhD at the University of Auckland. Jessica graduated with a BA in Psychology and Drama (Hons First Class) from the University of Auckland in 2018.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Wiliame Gucake from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington will complete a Master of Laws focused on transitional justice and indigenous rights at Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Wiliame is the Registrar of the Waitangi Tribunal in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Amelia Kendall from Mitimiti, Northland, will complete a Master of Laws at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Amelia graduated with a LLB (Hons) and BA conjoint from Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Emma McIntyre from Auckland will complete a Masters of Fine Arts specialising in Contemporary Painting at ArtCenter College of Design in Los Angeles, California. Emma graduated with a BVA in Painting from Auckland University of Technology in 2011 and an MFA from the University of Auckland in 2016.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Kate Stone from Wellington will complete a Masters of Law specialising in Human Rights at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Kate graduated with a BA (Hons) in Political Science in 2008 and an LLB in 2011 from Victoria University of Wellington, and an LLM from the University of Auckland in 2016.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Fuimaono Dylan Asafo from Auckland will complete a Masters of Laws specialising in Critical Race Theory and Minority Rights at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Dylan graduated with an LLB/BHSc conjoint in 2017 from the University of Auckland and an LLM (First Class Hons) from the University of Auckland in 2019.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Ben Riordan from Dunedin will research a text message-based intervention for new university students at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Ben graduated with a BA in 2011 and an MSc in 2014 from the University of Otago and is currently completing a PhD in Psychology at the University of Otago.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Grace Francis from Cambridge will complete a Masters of Music in Collaborative Piano at the Julliard School in New York City, New York. Grace graduated with a BMus (Hons First Class) in Classical Performance from the University of Auckland in 2014.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Rez Gardi from Auckland will complete a Masters of Law in Human Rights and International Law at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rez graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA conjoint from the University of Auckland in 2016.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Robert Schultz from Auckland will complete a Masters of Laws specialising in Dispute Resolution at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Robert graduated with a BA and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland in 2014.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Henry Benson-Pope from Dunedin will complete a Masters of Laws specialising in Criminal Law and Human Rights at New York University in New York City, New York. Henry graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in Politics from the University of Otago in 2014.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Salina Fisher from Wellington will complete a Master of Music in Composition at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. Salina graduated with a BMus in 2013 and a PGDipMus in 2014 from Victoria University of Wellington.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Charlotte Skerten from Dunedin will complete a Master of Laws specialising in international law at Columbia University in New York. Charlotte graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Otago in 2012.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle from Christchurch will research positive educational outcomes through use of brief social psychology interventions at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California and Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, towards his PhD at the University of Otago. Hitaua graduated with a BA (Hons First Class) in Psychology and a BCom in Marketing Management from the University of Otago in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Sarah Alawi from Auckland will complete a Masters of Laws specialising in Dispute Resolution at Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Sarah graduated with a BA and LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland in 2015.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Chelsea Wong from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will complete a Master of Arts in American Studies – Public Humanities focusing on Asian diaspora experiences in the arts at Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. Chelsea graduated with a BMus in Musicology and an LLB (Hons) from the University of Auckland in 2018.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Jack Davies from Auckland will complete a Masters of Laws specialising in International Business Regulation, Litigation and Arbitration at New York University, New York City, New York. Jack graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in Political Studies and International Relations from the University of Auckland in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Luke Elborough from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will complete a Master of Laws specialising in trial and appellate advocacy, with a focus on criminal law, international law and human rights, at New York University in New York City, New York. Luke graduated with an LLB (Hons) and a BA in Classical Studies from the University of Auckland in 2017.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Tess McClure from Wellington will complete a Masters of Arts specialising in Journalism at Columbia University in New York City, New York. Tess graduated with a BA and PGDip in Journalism from the University of Canterbury in 2013.

Fulbright New Zealand General Graduate Award Matthew Kereama from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will complete a Masters of Fine Arts specialising in Stage Directing at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Matthew graduated with a BMus (Hons) in Classical Performance Voice at the University of Auckland in 2020.