Internet of Things Student Scholarship Programme 2015

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Introductions & session overview The opportunity explained Eligibility How to apply Who are we looking for The nuts and bolts Selection process

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The opportunity Meet, learn and be inspired by top academics, developers and manufacturers in the field of IoT. 6 week programme: 2 weeks in NZ and 4 weeks in China Travel, accommodation and meals are provided Complete a 15 credit negotiated study course in the IoT as it relates to your discipline.

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Eligibility Enrolled at Unitec NZ citizen or permanent resident for 2 years Not a citizen of China Aged 18 or over Available for six weeks between December and January.

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY How to Apply Online before midnight, 22 November 500 words about ‘why you’ Transcript of grades Evidence of your NZ citizenship or residency Letters from referees

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Who are we looking for Ambassadors for Unitec and New Zealand

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The nuts and bolts Travel dates are TBC but you may be away over some of the Christmas/new year period. It is a 6 week programme: 1 week at Unitec 4 weeks in China (Chongqing & Wuhan) 1 week at Unitec.

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First week Team building activities at MERC or similar 3 day workshop on the basics of Chinese language & culture Explanation of the requirements of the 15 credit research project Pre-departure briefing

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Chongqing component Chongqing University of Science & Technology Lectures and workshops Visit to Chongqing’s sensor manufacturing plant Visit NZ IoT companies located at Chongqing

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Wuhan Component Wuhan University & LJDY Work on your research project Spend time at tech company LJDY, located at Wuhan’s Sci-tech Park Talk to the company behind the new International & Trade Commerce Centre

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Week 6 & beyond Debrief Presentation to staff and students Participation in Unitec’s secondary schools outreach programme and other activities Involvement in Unitec’s IoT research projects If in your final year, you will need to commit to these activities throughout 2016

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The research project Participants will be required to undertake a 15 credit research project appropriate to their own discipline. Questions will be: What advantages does IoT offer? What industries can it be applied to? How big is the IoT going to become? How can New Zealand harness the potential of the IoT?

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Selection process 50% weighting to the applicant's GPA, which should preferably be above a B+ 25% weighting to the applicant's letter/essay 25% weighting to the applicant's references (up to three)

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Your letter/essay Why do you want to participate? What will you bring to the team? What will you do to maximise the opportunity, both while you’re away and when you get back? Why should we choose you?

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Take home messages There has been a huge amount of interest in the programme, but don’t let this put you off! If you’re serious, you will need to make a compelling case for why we should pick you We want a selection of students from all different disciplines It’s not (just) about your grades! The type of person you are and how you will leverage the opportunity are more important.

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Wufoo address to submit your application (by 12 midnight 22 November) application/ And remember – you must scan all your documents (essay/letter, transcript, references and proof of citizenship/residency) into one pdf file – only one file can be submitted into this portal.

>>UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Contact for help Tamsin: Brenda:

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