Join Us for the Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2025!

Welcome to The Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2025. This highly regarded programme 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.

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APPLICATIONS

Who can apply?

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:

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.

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GETTING STARTED

How to apply?

You will need to complete six steps and submit them via email by 7:00pm on Wednesday 4 September 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 support from your school Head of Science, Technology or Mathematics; or Principal. Save as a PDF.

Step Five: Write a letter addressed to the President of your nominating Rotary Club. Save as a PDF.

Step Six: Email all PDF documents to: rotarysciencetechnologyforum@gmail.com

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Student stories

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Luca’s Dinner Speech – 2024 Rotary Forum Attendee

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Kino’s Dinner Speech – 2024 Rotary Forum Attendee

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Victoria’s Dinner Speech – 2023 Rotary Forum Attendee

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Testimonials

Hear what others have to say

“As a secondary student I had the privilege of being sponsored by my local Rotary club to attend the National Science and Technology Forum. The forum was a life changing experience and…is a great opportunity to support some of our young leaders in science, mathematics and technology. In my view it is a credit to Rotary New Zealand for the ensuring commitment to making a positive impact to science, mathematics and technology for New Zealand through investment in young leaders.”

Nikki Kaye

Former NZ Member of Parliament for Auckland Central; National Cabinet Minister for 5 years, and former Deputy Leader of the Party.

Rotary New Zealand

Supporting Inquisitive Young Minds

The Rotary National Science & Technology Forum is a programme promoted, organised, and operated by the Rotary Clubs of New Zealand. Our clubs are proudly responsible for managing student selection, travel to and from Auckland for students residing more than 150km from Auckland, and for student welfare at the Forum. The Forum Director and his team are supported in their roles by a group of Rotarians from local Rotary Clubs.