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. 

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 Medical Imaging - 1st September
  
• Bachelor of Midwifery - 1st September
• Bachelor of Nursing - 30th September
• Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications - 30th September
• Bachelor of Music Arts - Auditions 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 

Keystone Trust Scholarships

Are now open and close on the 15th August. Keystone Trust offers scholarships for degrees such as: Property; Architecture; Land Surveying; Engineering; Construction; Property Law; Landscape Architecture; Quantity Surveying; Urban Planning; and Building Science. Click here for more details. 

Auckland University Scholarships

These have now opened and will close at 5pm on Tuesday 20th August. Click here for more information. 

Massey University Scholarships

These have now opened and close on the 20th August. Click here for further details.

University of Canterbury

UC Scholarships

Applications are now open. The closing date for most scholarship applications is 15th August 2019. The range of scholarships can be found either on UC’s website or by downloading a copy of their Fund Your Studies brochure. Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria (eg, subject/course, level, citizenship, age, gender, ethnicity, school, region, etc), so it's important that students check the details to see if they meet the criteria. Click here for steps to help you apply. 

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 Scholarships

Scholarship applications open 1st July and most close 15th August. All applications must be made through eVision and students are required to go through the first few steps of enrolment at the University of Otago before the ‘Apply Now’ button is visible. This includes selecting an undergraduate programme ie when students apply, they must indicate their potential course of study. This can be changed later in the year and is an indication only. Entrance scholarship information can be found here. 

Tu Kahika Scholarship for Maori students in Year 13 

Opens on 1st July and closes on 15th August. Tu Kahika is an award that supports young Maori students interested in a career in health, into and through the University of Otago’s Foundation Year Health Sciences course and beyond. This prepares students for further study in health sciences (particularly Health Sciences First Year) by providing a wrap-around academic, cultural, pastoral and financial support over the year. For more details contact tu.kahika@otago.ac.nz.

Otago University Early Application Closing Dates

• Bachelor of Teaching - Teaching programme applications open on 1st May and close by 31st August. Click here for more information.  
  
• Performance Music – audition applications due 1st September.
• 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 - The POPO Foundation Programme 

This is for Pacific students intending on studying Health Sciences at University. Foundation Year offers a university entrance qualification recognised by all New Zealand universities and the qualification prepares students academically for their first year of study.

What does the Scholarship provide?

• A guaranteed place in a University of Otago Residential College.
• A subsidy towards the accommodation fees at a University of Otago Residential College.
• Private tutorials for Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Maths.
• A dedicated, full-time Programme Coordinator.
• Progress and attendance monitored to keep students on track.
• Mentoring with senior students to aid in adjusting to life at Otago.

Applications open 1st July and close 15th July. Click here for further information or  contact pfp@otago.ac.nz. 

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. 

Mensa New Zealand Incorporated Scholarships

Up to three scholarships of $500 each will be awarded at the discretion of the National Committee of Mensa New Zealand. To provide financial assistance to a New Zealand student with an interest in pursuing tertiary education in any field. Eligibility - Students who meet the following criteria are eligible for the scholarship. The candidate must: Be resident in New Zealand; Be studying at, or be planning to study at, an approved tertiary education institution (acceptance letter or official record of study required before scholarship is paid out). Application materials must be received by 31st August in order to be considered. Click here for help with the Application Process. 

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.