New Zealand, Oct. 21 -- Sela Maka, Tongan, 20, from Palmerston North

With the goal of becoming a Chartered Process Engineer in mind, Sela Maka never does things by half measure.

It is this resolute and high-achieving attitude which has seen Sela excel in her studies, and become the first recipient of the King Tupou VI Coronation New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) Scholarship through her Dux achievement in Tonga High School 2016.

Two years later, the 20-year-old from a small village, Lotoha'api in Tonga, received recognition from MFAT as one of the top academic achievers.

During her first year of study at Massey University in Palmerston North, Sela and her team won the Creative Solutions Award for the wine New Zea...