The Rotary National Science and Technology Forum is highly regarded programme that has a 30+ year history of providing high achieving, well-rounded year 12 science, mathematics and technology students with one of the best experiences of their lives.
For 14 days 168 like-minded students will explore tertiary-level science, mathematics and technology. They will participate in lectures, laboratories and field stations, meeting industry leaders and visiting organisations across a range of sectors.
This Forum is designed for year 12 students with a strong interest in Science, Mathematics and Technology.
To be selected for a place at The Rotary National Science & Technology Forum, you must...
To be selected for a place at The Rotary National Science & Technology Forum, you must:
- Be a New Zealand citizen OR hold permanent residency in New Zealand.
- Be a student in year 12 at a New Zealand secondary school aged between 16 years 3 months and 17 years 6 months on 1st January 2025.
- Intend to return to Year 13 at a New Zealand Secondary School in 2025.
- Intending to pursue tertiary study in Science, Mathematics and/or Technology at a New Zealand Institution.
- Wish to pursue a career in these or similar fields
If you are currently in year 11 but doing year 12 papers, you will be asked to wait another year to apply. If you are currently in year 13 you are unfortunately not eligible to apply.
How to apply:
You will need to complete six steps and submit them via email by 7:00pm on Friday 23 August 2024
Step One: Complete and submit the online Application Base Data Form and save the email copy received as a PDF.
Step Two: Complete the Application Supplementary Information Form and save as a PDF.
Step Three: Complete the Applicant and Parent/Guardian Declaration Form.
Step Four: Obtain a letter of recommendation/support from your school Head of Science, Mathematics and/or Technology; or Principal. Save as a PDF.
Step Five: Write a letter to the President of your nominating Rotary Club
Step Six: Email all PDF documents to: rotarysciencetechnologyforum@gmail.com
For further information: https://rotaryscienceforum.nz/