internet of things student scholarship programme 2015
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Internet of Things Student Scholarship Programme 2015
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Introductions & session overview
• The opportunity explained• Eligibility• How to apply• Who are we looking for• The nuts and bolts• Selection process
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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.
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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.
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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
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Who are we looking for
Ambassadors for Unitec and New Zealand
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The nuts and boltsTravel 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
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Chongqing componentChongqing University of Science & Technology
•Lectures and workshops
•Visit to Chongqing’s sensor manufacturing plant
•Visit NZ IoT companies located at Chongqing
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Wuhan ComponentWuhan 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
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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
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The research projectParticipants 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?
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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)
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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?
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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.
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Wufoo address to submit your application (by 12 midnight 22 November)https://unitec.wufoo.com/forms/china-exchange-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.
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Contact for helpTamsin: [email protected]
Brenda: [email protected]
Questions?