Applications for the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum close on 23 August 2024.
The forum, held at the University of Auckland from 11-25 January 2025, is for year 12 students planning to study science in year 13.
This highly regarded programme has a 30+ year history of providing high achieving, well-rounded year 12 Science, Technology and Mathematics students with one of the best experiences of their lives.
For 14 days 168 like-minded students will explore tertiary-level Science, Technology and Mathematics. They will participate in lectures, laboratories and field stations, meeting industry leaders and visiting organisations across a range of sectors.
To be selected students must be a New Zealand Citizen or hold Permanent Residency status in New Zealand, be a student in Year 12, who is considering tertiary study in New Zealand in Science, Mathematics and/or Technology and who wishes to pursue a career in these or aligned fields.
The cost is $2,395 with sponsorship provided by Rotary Matamata.
To apply the student will need to fill in FOUR PARTS by Friday 23 August 2024 on our new website www.rotaryscienceforum.nz:
- PART ONE: Complete and submit the online Application Base Data Form and save the email copy received as a PDF
- PART TWO: Complete the Application Supplementary Information Form and save as a PDF
- PART THREE: Complete the Applicant and Parent/Guardian Declaration Form online [make the form name a link to its location], print, sign, scan and save as a PDF
- PART FOUR: Email the three completed PDF documents, including two Supporting Letters, one from your Head of Science and one from local Rotary Club President
For more information please contact Róisín McQuillan (Rotary Matamata Youth Director) roisinmc123@yahoo.com or Wade Linnell (Rotary Matamata President) linnellwade@gmail.com.
