Z Energy helps dreams of study come true

Z Energy has made the dream of studying a reality for seven inspiring New Zealanders who
have been awarded the company’s annual scholarships.

Z is committed to making a difference in New Zealand communities, so this year it’s
extended its scholarship programme, awarding four kinds of scholarships to retail staff and
their families.

The successful scholarship recipients have just been revealed and are now on their way to
gaining a qualification, with a helping hand from Z, which is covering course fees and
providing ongoing learning support including mentoring.

Z Community Champion, Haley Small, said the scholarships are supporting the aspirations
of some of Z’s most capable retail site staff.

“We know that there are many skilled people in New Zealand communities who, for
whatever reason, haven’t been able to achieve their dream of studying.

“Congratulations to each of the very deserving recipients, who shone for their passion and
aspiration. We look forward to seeing them achieve their full potential,” Haley said.

Haley said even the opportunity to apply for the scholarships has inspired other site staff
and their families to think about how they can achieve their dreams too.

“One applicant told me the opportunity has motivated her to re-consider her career
pathway and what she wants from life, regardless of being successful or not, and that’s
exactly the kind of aspirational thinking Z wants to inspire,” Haley said.

Haley said the scholars come from all walks of life, reflecting the diversity among Z retail
staff working in our communities.

“The recipients range from a Timaru-based former military man, who reminds us you can
change career at any age, to a Year-13 Levin student, who will be first in her family to go
to university, just to name a couple of the inspiring stories,” Haley said.

The scholarship options were chosen to reflect Z’s commitment to aspirations, health and
safety excellence and great service. They’re just one way that Z is for New Zealand.