Ellena and Emanuel are to receive the Catalyst Open Source Scholarships of $6000 each, while they study computer science at university. So, why do Catalyst do this? Well, we understand that student life is stressful (and expensive) and we want to show our support to those wishing to expand and further explore their skills.
But enough about the money, let’s get to know the recipients.
Ellena will be using the money to help cover living costs (because Wellington), Ellena hopes this will ease her stress while she completes the software engineering, mathematics, finance, and economic papers (there’s more but we will leave the studying to Ellena).
Ellena would like to say that she is grateful to be recognised for her dedication to computer science and the tech industry.
Next up, we have Emanuel. Emanuel finds the entire process of creating and maintaining software very logical, stimulating and fascinating. Emanuel is looking forward to going to university to learn new skills with the chance to apply these in a gratifying way – that may one day change society.
Lastly, Emanuel notes that he is grateful for the money, but even more so the acknowledgement, saying “Catalyst’s Scholarship is a form of acknowledgement – that my hard work is worth it. I feel trusted and encouraged.”