Hands-On at Otago 2024

Welcome to the Hands-On at Otago 2024 application page.


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You can submit an incomplete application. You can update your application at any time before the closing date of Thursday 7 September 2023.

 

To complete your application, you will need:

  • to select your top 5 project preferences
  • to provide supporting information:
    • qualifications (NCEA, Cambridge, IB etc.)
    • extracurricular achievements/involvement, both school related and outside of school
    • personal statement outlining why you should be chosen to attend Hands-On at Otago
  • an endorsement from your principal or teacher - signed
  • a parent/caregiver consent form - signed
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Contact details
Tell us about yourself
Date of birth
Gender
Secondary school
National student number (NSN)
What school year level will you be in 2024?
To which ethnic group(s) do you belong?
Do you have a connection with Hands-On?
Are you considering tertiary study?

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Project preferences

For more details on the projects offered this year, refer to the Hands-On at Otago 2024 website.

Please select your top 5 projects in order of preference. You must select a different project for each preference.

First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Fourth choice
Fifth choice
Please indicate if you would prefer NOT to participate in any particular project (please state project)
Have you attended Hands-On at Otago before?

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Parent/caregiver details
Parent/caregiver name
Parent/caregiver email
Parent/caregiver contact number
Consent and endorsement

Please upload a signed copy of your consent and endorsement form (attachment in link below).

 Consent and Endorsement Hands-On at Otago Form

The form includes three parts that must be completed:

  • Endorsement by principal or teacher
  • Parent/caregiver consent
  • Publicity consent

If you have difficulty uploading your Consent and Endorsement form, this can be emailed to hands-on@otago.ac.nz. Please include your name in the email subject line.

 

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Supporting information

You need to include the following supporting information to strengthen your application for Hands-On at Otago. This information should:

  • cover school qualifications and extracurricular achievements (at school and outside of school)
  • include a personal statement indicating why you should be chosen to attend Hands-On at Otago

Remember there are always more applications than there are places available so you need to provide as much information as you can.

Please do not send school reports or NCEA Records of Achievement.

Qualifications (NCEA, Cambridge, IB, other)

Please include any credits gained so far

Extracurricular school-related achievements/involvement

For example: Science Fair, Young Enterprise, MUNA, Rockquest, Duke of Edinburgh, school sports

Other achievements/involvement

For example: Scouts, music, drama, sports

Personal statement

In approximately 500 words, tell us why you should be chosen to attend Hands-On at Otago.

You may find it easier to type your response in WORD first and then copy and paste below.

You can save your application progress and enter your personal statement at a later date but you must click "Submit" at the end of the form.

Do you wish to apply for a Hands-On at Otago scholarship?

For more information about the scholarships available please read the Scholarships and sponsorship page on the Hands-On at Otago website

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I am applying for the
Tell us about yourself
Iwi affiliation (if applicable)
Pacific heritage (if applicable)
What subjects are you currently studying?
What are your personal interests and hobbies?
Imagine Beyond Scholarship applicants

If you are applying for a Imagine Beyond Scholarship, please indicate which of the following groups you identify with. Please tick more than one if necessary.

Disability information and support applicants
Please describe how your disability, impairment or medical condition does or does not affect your life
Please describe any support that you require

For example: a support person, note-taker, written materials in large print, braille or in an electronic format, sign language interpreter, portable hearing loop, wheelchair access, special diet

All applicants: Written essay
Scholarship written essay

Please complete an essay of approximately 500 words below on the following topic:

Explain who/what inspires you to undertake study at the University of Otago

and include information specific for the scholarship you are applying for:

  • For Business Hands-On Scholarships, explain who/what inspires you to undertake study in Business subjects at the University of Otago
  • For Humanities Shakespeare Festival Scholarship applications, tell us which Shakespeare Festival you participated in and explain who/what inspires you to undertake study in Humanities subjects at the University of Otago
  • For Imagine Beyond Scholarship applications, explain why you would be a worthy recipient of this grant, and what you expect to gain from your experience at Hands-On at Otago
  • For International Student Scholarship applications, describe your journey of moving to New Zealand to study and what you expect to gain from your experience at Hands-On at Otago
  • For Poutama and Pacific Scholarship applications, explain why you would be a worthy recipient of this grant and describe your commitment to and/or involvement with your Māori community, marae, iwi or hapu OR your Pacific Islands community
  • For Sciences Hands-On Scholarships, explain who/what inspires you to undertake study in Science subjects at the University of Otago
  • For Taranaki Student Scholarship applications, explain what values you have learnt that will help you to be successful in the future
Supporting evidence

Please attach the following evidence to strengthen your scholarship application.

Alternatively these can be emailed directly to hands-on@otago.ac.nz if that is easiest for your school. Make sure they include your name in the email subject line.



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Optional: Orbit Travel flight bookings

For more information on the benefits of booking through Orbit Travel please read the Travelling by air section on the Hands-On at Otago website.

I wish to take advantage of Orbit Travel's offer to make my travel arrangements
What town will you be leaving from to travel to Hands-On at Otago on Sunday 14th January?
I wish to leave Dunedin on Friday 19th January and will be returning to:

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Summary

The following is a summary of your Hands-On at Otago application.

To submit your application, click the green Submit button at the bottom of the page.

You will receive an email confirming we have received your application.

You can still update your application at any time until the closing date of Thursday 7 September 2023 using the the link in your confirmation email.

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Application submission complete

Thank you for applying for Hands-On at Otago 2024.

Please check your email for an application confirmation from Hands-On at Otago. This may take a few minutes to come through. Check your junk email folder if this does not come through to your main inbox.

You can use the link in your confirmation email to make any changes or update your application until Thursday 7 September 2023.

If you have any further questions please contact hands-on@otago.ac.nz.

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