The Rotary National Science and Technology Forum
Event Details
GENERAL INFORMATION:
This Forum is a programme aimed at high achieving, well-rounded science, maths and technology students in Year 12 at New Zealand Secondary Schools who will be returning to Year 13 and who are planning to study science or technology subjects at tertiary level in New Zealand.
All Secondary Schools and Rotary Clubs in each Rotary District will be sent copies of the application forms together with the necessary guidelines for student selection. Applications from students MUST be lodged with the local Rotary Clubs assigned as their liaison Club. Members of these Rotary Clubs will interview the students they select, endorse their shortlist selection and forward this selection to their Rotary District Co-ordinator who will then make the final District selections. These final selections will receive final approval from the Forum Director. Successful students will only be advised after the Forum Director’s final approval and confirmation of their place at the Forum is given.
At both Rotary Club and Rotary District level, selection is based on positive personal qualities and proven scholastic achievement. Successful students should be advised by the Rotary District Co-ordinator of their selection to attend the 2020 Forum by the end of October 2019 at the latest. Two of the selected applicants who attend the Forum will have an opportunity to apply for the chance to win a place to attend the London International Youth Science Forum held in July each year.
The Forum Fee includes the cost of accommodation, tuition, some fun activities and transport in Auckland. Travel to and from Auckland for students living more than 150km from the Forum venue will also be met by the Forum organisation.
It is usual for the sponsoring Rotary Club and/or schools to assist with paying part of the Forum Fee. The balance is required to be paid by the successful applicant. The amount that each student is to pay will be determined by their nominating Rotary Club. The payment arrangement between the nominating Rotary Club and successful applicants who have been nominated will be discussed, agreed, recorded and confirmed at the interview with the nominating Rotary Club to avoid any confusion.
The Forum Director and his organising committee look forward to planning for and receiving the 2020 nominations.
Rotary Clubs and Schools will be contacted at the scheduled times in 2019.
Schedule for the 31st Annual Rotary National Science & Technology Forum
to be held in January 2020
Dates: 11 – 25 January 2020
Venue: The University of Auckland, O’Rorke Hall, 16 Mount Street, Auckland
Cost: The all-inclusive cost for attending the 2020 Forum will be $1795 per Student
2020 Forum Contact Details: sciforum2020@gmail.com
Forum Trust Contact: Nadeen Harbuz, Secretary at rotaryforumtrust@gmail.com
TIMETABLE:
22 July 2019 – Information and application packs mailed out to Secondary Schools and Rotary Clubs in time for the start of the third term.
2 September 2019 – Final date for fully completed Student applications to be submitted to their local Rotary Clubs
3 September to 25 September 2019 – Selection of applicants for Rotary Club interviews, interviews to take place and selection of applicants for nomination to Rotaty District Committees
4 October 2019 – Final date for nominations and fully completed applications and supporting documentation to be submitted to the Rotary District Co-ordinators
Mid – Late October – Successful Applicants and their supporting Rotary Clubs to be advised by the Rotary District Co-ordinators of their selection after final confirmation for them to attend the 2020 Forum is received from the Forum Director
31 October 2019 – Final date for full payment of registrations fees for students selected to attend the 2020 Forum
Mid December – Forum Handbook and personal documentation to be mailed directly to successful Applicants
PLANNING FOR THE NEXT FORUM:
ROTARY CLUBS TO REMEMBER :
- Please contact the Heads of Science at the Secondary Schools assigned to your Rotary Club in July 2019 to encourage and manage applications
- Ensure that all applications are completed clearly, accurately and in full and that they have the required signatures as well as all required supporting documentation attached
- Please ensure fee payment pathways are in place – your Rotary District Co-ordinator can be contacted for details if required
STUDENTS TO REMEMBER:
- Interested Students must contact their local Rotary Clubs in good time as late applications will be declined
- Students and Rotary Clubs to ensure Application forms are clearly and accurately completed and that all required signatures are on the forms
- Students and Rotary Clubs to ensure that all the required supporting documents to the Application forms are attached
- Students to keep a copy of their Application form and supporting documentation as well as the contact details for your local Rotary contact person
- Students to be prepared to meet members of your local Rotary Clubs for an informal interview between 3 and 25 September 2019
- Follow up with your Rotary Club contact in late October if you have not heard from them regarding the status of your application
- Keep and share your Rotary Forum Brochure with your family/guardians!
- Check the permanent and reliable email address you provide on your application form regularly from mid-October onwards. Communication with you could come at any time from the Forum Organisers or their Travel Agent (if contact from the travel agent is applicable to you)
