Join us for the 2026 Rotary National Science and Technology Forum
10th to 24th January 2026
Welcome to The Rotary National Science and Technology Forum 2026. This highly regarded programme has a 35-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 2026.
- Intend to return to Year 13 at a New Zealand Secondary School in 2026.
- 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.
GETTING STARTED
How to apply?
You will need to complete six steps and submit them via email by 24:00 (NZST) on Friday 29 August 2025
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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“Attending the Rotary Science and Technology Forum in 2015 fuelled my passion to study and work in the science sector in Aotearoa. It was a great opportunity to understand which career pathways might be available to me in the future, highlighting women in a range of scientific fields. Ten years on and I am now a senior forensic scientist at PHF Science (formerly ESR), which is one of the companies I had visited during the forum! It feels a bit unreal that I’m now the one presenting to Forum students when they come for a site visit.”
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.
