2024 Scholarship Recipient: Rupert Shepherd

Rupert Shepherd

What are you studying?

I’m majoring in Product design

In five years’ time what would you like to be doing?

I’d like to be working in the product design industry either for a company or freelancing.

What do you do in your spare time?

Getting out regularly for Surf trips, often around the Wairarapa region.

What do you/did you love about growing up in the Sumner Ferrymead community?

I loved growing up in Moncks Bay with the hills behind home and the ocean in front. With my move to Wellington and living in the CBD, the freedom is definitely missed.

Biggest challenge NZ/kiwis facing today?

I think rent prices is a huge issue for students in Wellington.

Message to sponsor

I would like to thank both the Foundation and my sponsor for giving me this scholarship opportunity. The money will allow me invest in model making materials and potentially do some unpaid work experience prior to graduation.