National Science & Technology Forum
The 35th Rotary National Science & Technology Forum will be held in Auckland, starting on 11 January 2025.This programme is for well-rounded students who have a strong interest in science, technology and mathematics. These students will be in Year 12, returning to school in Year 13 and planning to study science or technology-related subjects at tertiary level.
This fully residential programme is conducted by Rotary and the three Tertiary Institutions of Auckland. By the end of the Forum, students should have a better understanding of the tertiary courses they wish to follow and a fuller appreciation of the place of science and technology in business and the wider community.
It also provides an opportunity for students to spend time with like-minded people and the experiences gained invariably result in overall personal growth and a renewed motivation to succeed.
Each of the five New Zealand Rotary Districts are allocated places at the Forum with 168 places in total awarded nationwide. All Secondary Schools and Rotary Clubs in the District will be sent copies of the application forms and selection guidelines.
The application process is now online and is outlined in full on the Rotary National Science and Technlogy website
Applications are sent to the Forum Administrator, and then distributed through the District Coordinator to the nominating Rotary Clubs.
Rotary Clubs, will interview, short-list and nominate applicants to the District Coordinator who will then make the final District selections.
At BOTH Club and District level, selection is based on positive personal qualities as well as proven scholastic achievement. Successful students should be advised by their nominating Rotary Club by the end of October.
The fee for Forum 2025 ($2,395 incl GST), covers the cost of accommodation, meals, tuition, and transport within Auckland for Forum activities. For students living more than 150km from the Auckland CBD, travel to and from Auckland to attend the Forum is paid for by the Forum organisation out of sponsorship funds. Students living within the 150km radius of Auckland CBD are required to make their own way to the Forum.
It is usual, but not obligatory, for the nominating Rotary Club to pay part of the registration fee with the balance paid by the student. The student may wish to seek additional sponsorship or organise some personal fundraising activities. This encourages a mutual commitment to their attendance at Forum! The amount of the student's portion of the registration fee is discussed and agreed at the Rotary Club interview to avoid any confusion.
All contributions from selected students and/or other sponsorships they receive personally are made through Rotary Clubs to the District Coordinator
There is full information in the mid-July mail-out. Payment through Rotary Clubs to the District Coordinator is made through online direct bank credit.
Any questions regarding the above should be made by email to our District 9910 Coordinator for the Forum (contact details below) or to the Forum Administrator at rotarysciencetechnologyforum@gmail.com.
TIMELINE:
Note: Please meet the deadlines so your students have the best chance of selection.
22 July
Information on the application and selection process emailed to Schools' contact emails (office/admin) and Rotary Clubs (to coincide with the start of Term 3)
Clubs – should contact your supported School(s)–Head of Science to ensure they have received the information and encourage applications
4 September
Students send Application Package to Forum Administrator at rotarysciencetechnologyforum@gmail.com
27 September
Rotary Clubs to have completed interviews
25 October
Rotary Club Student Nominations to be with District 9910 Coordinator (contact details below).
Mid October
Successful students' places are confirmed with District Coordinators by the Forum Director.
Students and sponsoring Clubs advised by the District Coordinator.
9 November
Direct Credit Payment of full student registration fee by students due to Rotary Clubs
Mid-December
A Forum Handbook with all details of the Forum will be sent to successful Students
PLEASE NOTE:
Late applications will not be considered by the Forum Director
Late applications will not be considered by the Forum Director
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Chris Gregory
Rotary North Shore
+64 21 489 424
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