2006 Winners

Claire Oliver
IPENZ Foundation Manawatu Scholarship
“Engineering will allow me to extend my interests in science into practical applications. For me, I realised that the ‘laboratory sciences’ were never going to be a satisfying career option. I am far too interested in helping people.”

Ellie Seaver
IPENZ Foundation Taranaki Scholarship
“I have always enjoyed mathematics and physics as well as practical problem solving; engineering provides endless challenges in these areas. There are so many opportunities for engineers.”

2006 Runners Up

Alicia Evans
IPENZ Foundation Special Scholarship (Runner-up)
“Individuals aspire to make a difference in the world. Engineering is the epitome of creating a result that matters. I see engineering as enabling me to do something beneficial by way of what I like to do most.”

Gareth Bayley
IPENZ Foundation Special Scholarship (Runner-up)
“Being a professional engineer requires a high level of skill, vision, commitment, determination and of course hard work. Your efforts are tangible and a great deal of personal satisfaction can result from the completion of a project.”

Michael O’Malley
IPENZ Foundation Special Scholarship (Runner-up)
“Engineering can provide a good lifestyle, and relative to other professions such as medicine, offers many opportunities and variety early on in your career.”