2023

Max Zander

Palmerston North

Growing up, my father was a certifying engineer. I witnessed the long hard days of labour he put in to support me and my family and it was truly inspiring.

I could see a clear shortage of certifying engineers and I wanted to do something about it. This led me to where I am today, and I wouldn’t be here without the help of this scholarship.

I was extremely honoured to be a recipient of the Geoff Walsh Memorial Scholarship and it has helped me immensely.

… In a time where I lacked any confidence in myself, the scholarship reignited my confidence and I am now a Manufacturing Certifier, and I won’t stop there! 

Trying to balance study and full-time work can be difficult, but the scholarship has helped with financial stability in times where my education has taken top priority.

I will continue to work hard and achieve my goal of becoming a certifying engineer. The transport industry needs some young blood, and I hope to see the industry grow as transport and technology continues to advance.

Thank you HVE for everything you have done.