By RANOBA BAOA
As a corporate body, Westpac Fiji recognises the need for women to be educated in order to secure a successful career.
In this respect, Westpac Fiji launched the Westpac Women Education Grant 2013 at its head office in Suva yesterday.
This is round four of the grant scheme which offers women and girls a chance to gain financial assistance to help them afford the cost of their education.
Six women- two from each categories, primary, secondary and tertiary, will once again have the chance to continue or further their education this year thanks to this grant.
Each successful recipient will receive a grant of $500 for primary, $1300 for secondary and $3500 for tertiary levels.
Strong role of women
Westpac Fiji general manager Adrian Hughes highlighted the bank’s role in linking education towards a successful career.
“We believe that our great country can only reach its full potential when women have stronger leadership and economic opportunities,” Mr Hughes said.
“An important part of the reason we’re committed to these Grants is because we believe education is the key to achieving these aims.
“Women and girls who benefit from education have far stronger chances of entering the workforce and enjoying a strong and stable career.
“The Westpac Women’s Education Grants provides the helping hand they so deserve.”
How to enter
The grant scheme is achieved by way of interested applicants answering to an essay question and this year is: What are you doing to make a difference in the community?
Entries close July 19.
New appointment
In recognising the significance of grants and other corporate social responsibility (CSR) across the board, Westpac also announced the creation of a new post, manager Sustainability.
This new manager Sustainability, Eseta Nadakuitavuki, previously held the position of Retail Area manager.
Ms Nadakutavuki said the role is imperative to ensure that not only does Westpac consider its position to help customer grow with them but also recognises customer needs in other areas as well.
Westpac Fiji general manager, Adrian Hughes (right) and Eseta Nadakuitavuki (left) with last years award reciepients of Westpac Women’s Education Grant cut the cake during the launch of this year’s Westpac Woman’s Education Grant in Suva yesterday. Photo: RAMA