Ara information sessions

Book a free Ara Institute information session/s to learn about study programmes inckuding medical imaging, vet nursing, midwifery, nursing, early childhood education, sport and more.

First Foundation scholarships

Open to current year 12 learners with Merit/Excellence endorsement, in L1 NCEA.  

Applications for the First Foundation scholarships opened on Monday 3 March. This scholarship provides academic assistance, financial support, work experience and a dedicated mentor  to help rangatahi transition and thrive in tertiary studies. 

Learn more about the scholarship on this poster. It outlines the benefits of a First Foundation scholarship, and the eligibility criteria.

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Year 12 design trip

A group of ten year 12 learners visited Ariki Creative (graphics), Alchemy Equipment (fashion), The Filing Kabinet (jewellery) and Kovacs Furniture, to learn more about career opportunities in design. The visits helped shape learners' career ideas and helped to develop feelings of confidence about pursuing a career in creative industries. Thank you to the employers involved!

Learners displaying the book they were gifted at Ariki Creative, by the owner Hori Te Ariki Mataki.

Space Up! for women

A great opportunity for any girls that have an interest in space!

We’re excited to launch our new Space Up! 2025 membership for high school students in Aotearoa!

Space Up! membership is free and by signing up, you’ll have an opportunity to enter our annual essay and creative entry competition later in the year.

We have a lot more in the pipeline for Space Up! 2025 members that we’ll be sharing over the coming months. Sign up now to get access to member-only competitions and space resources and standby for more exciting space opportunities coming for members!

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