PIHMS Career Week October 2019 

8 – 11 October (2nd week of October school holidays). Find out more here. 

• PIHMS career week provides any student with the opportunity to experience PIHMS, our culture, lifestyle, education, training to see if this is where your future lies
• $199 per person – everything is included – Accommodation, all meals & beverages and scheduled activities
• All students attending need to be motivated about considering PIHMS as an option for tertiary study
• Places are limited as we only have a limited number of rooms available for accommodation – So apply asap to avoid missing out
• Apply for Career Week here or email info@pihms.ac.nz for more information about PIHMS. 

Ara is offering a new Pasifika Scholarship!

If any Pasifika students are thinking of starting an Ara degree next year please check out Ara’s sPACIFICally Pacific memea leadership scholarship.
There are two scholarships available for second year fees. Click the following links for further details

• Scholarship Information
• Application information & Selection Process

Applications close 20th September 2019,  if you have any questions get in touch. 

Information Technology

Techtorium

Techtorium (New Zealand Institute of Information Technology) is recognised by NZQA as a Category 1 Tertiary provider. Their focus is to ensure students are taught current IT content. They have a highly successful Employment Pathway Programme that ensures their graduates have access to some of New Zealand’s top technology employers. Techtorium is new to Christchurch. Click here for more information or contact chch@techtorium.ac.nz. 

Ara Application Closing Dates for 2020 Study 

Remember that some application closing dates are coming up soon! It is important that you check application requirements for the programme to which you are applying. There are often additional application requirements to complete alongside the standard application form.

Below is a list of programmes with upcoming application closing dates or auditions. For other programmes Ara still encourage students to apply early to secure their place.

• Bachelor of Nursing - 30th September
• Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications - 30th September
• Bachelor of Music ArtsAuditions - 30th September - 2nd October and 2nd - 4th December
• Bachelor of Social Work - 31st October
• NZ Certificate in Animal Management- 30th October
• NZ Certificate in Animal Technology - 30th October 

Ara FREE Science and Math Tuition at Ara for Rangatahi Māori

Calling all students of Māori descent wanting to take advantage of our FREE Science and Math tuitions here at Ara. This term, the Department of Engineering are facilitating free Math and Science weekly tuition sessions specifically for Rangatahi Māori. These sessions are to mentor Rangatahi Māori to help achieve NCEA in physics and algebra in Year 11-13 and to those who have a special interest in Engineering related careers. Your tauira will benefit from the specialist equipment and software available in Ara’s Engineering Department and will be able to relate their work and projects to real-world situations. The sessions will run every Thursday from 4pm-6pm until 26th September.

If this sounds like an opportunity for your student please contact Humarie Chick for more info on: Email: humarie.chick@ara.ac.nz or engagement@ara.ac.nz Ph: 021 271 8340

University of Canterbury

UC Live on Campus in 2020

UC are offering Tours of their Halls of Residence – book here. Tours will be held most Fridays April-September. 

New Major for 2020: BSc Medicinal Chemistry

This will be offered as part of a Bachelor of Science Degree. Students will learn about the process of drug discovery. Click here for further information.  

University of Canterbury Early Application Closing Dates

• Bachelor of Music majoring in Performance applications are due in October.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts applications and portfolio due in November.
• Applications to enroll in all other course due in December.
• Specific dates to be confirmed.

Otago University 

Otago University Early Application Closing Dates

• Bachelor of Radiation Therapy, Bachelor of Oral Health & Bachelor of Dental Technology applications are due by the 15th September.
• International Student applications are due by 31st October. 

Otago University Campus Tours

Campus Tours run Monday – Friday between 9am and 3pm for prospective students and their families. Click here to book a time.

Hands-On at Otago

This is open to current Yr 11 or 12 students - It takes place from the 12th - 17th January and costs $675. This is a hands-on experience of Science, Humanities and Business opportunities at Otago. Applications close 29th September.

Applications are now open for the Poutama Scholarships. These are fully-funded scholarships that provide a wonderful opportunity for students of Māori descent (entering year 12 or 13 in 2020) to participate in the weeklong Hands-On at Otago programme. The successful applicants will travel to Dunedin from 12-17 January 2020 to experience a week of serious fun!

Applicants must complete both a Poutama scholarship application and a Hands-On at Otago application form. Please see the links below:

• General information on Hands-On at Otago
• Application forms for Hands-On at Otago
• Application forms for Poutama Scholarships

All scholarship applications must be received by 5.00 pm on Friday 13 September 2019. 

Halls of Residence Applications

These will open on 1st August 2019 and are due by the 31st September 2019. CGHS is required to complete a Common Confidential Reference Form (CCRF) by the 15th September and this is used as a common reference by all Universities applied to for a Halls of Residence.

To apply to the Halls once they are open you will need to create a login for each University you are applying to eg UC’s is UCme, Otago is eVision, on their website and apply through this. Please also note that some like Victoria and UC require a $100 application fee which is non-refundable.

For each application you will need to answer several questions. It is a good idea to take a look at the questions then write up answers on a word or google doc and then cut and paste. It may take 40 – 60 mins to fill in.

For each University you will apply to up to three choices for a Hall so take a look at your options online or when you visit during Open Days. Most Universities will start looking at your application around mid-September, the exceptions are Massey and Lincoln so get these done as early as possible.