Careers & Pathways Updates
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Fees Free
The government has recently announced that the current Fees Free scheme for the first year of study at the tertiary level will finish at the end of 2024. A final-year Fees Free scheme will replace it, starting from January 2025. Find more information here.
Year 13 Current Priority: Scholarships!
Many university scholarships for 2025 are open now or opening soon. Students should check the websites for their preferred universities and begin working on scholarship applications. The Careers and Pathways Centre is available to assist students with scholarship applications. See tips about where to find scholarships and how to apply here.
University and Polytechnic Open Days
Open Days are a great opportunity for students to experience a university’s campus firsthand and start planning for next steps after high school.
- 21 June (Tauranga) – University of Waikato
- 19 July – Lincoln University
- 7 August (Manawatū); 16 August (Auckland); 23 August (Wellington) – Massey University
- 23 August – Victoria University of Wellington
- 24 August – AUT
- 24 August – University of Auckland
- 30 August – University of Canterbury
University Info Evenings in Christchurch
Can’t make Open Day? Attend an Information Evening right here in Christchurch for a snapshot of what each university has on offer.
- 18 June – Victoria University of Wellington
- 19 June – University of Otago
- 25 June (Online); 4 July (Christchurch) – University of Auckland
- 4 July – University of Auckland
- 23 July – University of Canterbury
Notable Upcoming Events
- 20 June - Rangi Ruru Careers and Pathways Expo (in Atawhai at Rangi Ruru)
- 25 June - UC Careers Evening (Christchurch)
- 27 June - STEMinism Event at UC (Christchurch)
- 5 Aug - Careers in Heritage (Christchurch)
- 1 Sept - Keystone Trust Property and Construction Scholarship Applications Due
Careers & Pathways Appointments
Book a one-on-one appointment here to discuss your student’s pathway.
Alexis Rose
Careers & Pathways Strategist
a.rose@rangiruru.school.nz