Fifteen students from around the country were presented with certificates from the Deputy Head of Mission and Trade Commissioner at the New Zealand High Commission today.

The students were chosen from an essay competition for secondary schools on a central theme related to Fiji's role in international organizations on issues such as environment, gender and social concerns.

The two overall winners were Keresi Samuta a form seven student of the Suva Christian Community High school and Menon Ram also a form seven student of Bhawani Dayal Arya College.

Samuta who was given a certificate of Distinction said she explained very simply that tiny as we are, Fiji has made its name in the international big waters.

Today she dedicate her win to her family and aunt who encouraged her to compete and was given a trophy and $1000 cash prizes