NZCA National Certificate of Education
Achievement Awards
NCEA (Level 3) or
International Baccalaureate (DP) or
Cambridge International Examination (A or AS Levels)
(2017 Awards based on 2016 Examination results)
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
l Applicants may only make ONE application for any NZCA Academic Award in any corresponding year, EXCEPT if they are also applying for the NCEA Level 3 Chinese Award.
l Multiple applications for different NZCA Academic Awards (not including the NCEA Level 3 Chinese Award) in any corresponding year by the same applicant will NOT be considered.
1. Each NZCA NCEA Achievement Award for the above will have a value of $250. Up to five awards will be given out annually, one award to each of five students provided each student has attained a satisfactory standard of NCEA Level 3 or CIE A or AS Levels, or IB DP examinations in the previous year.
2. Applicants of the award will:
a) Have studied in a New Zealand secondary school for at least ONE year.
b) Be of Chinese descent.
c) Be a permanent resident of New Zealand.
d) Be under of the age of 20 years at the time of sitting examination.
e) Is a financial member of, or the daughter or son of a person who is a financial member of a branch of the New Zealand Chinese Association for more than twelve months at the time of application closing date (local branch Secretary, please check and confirm this).
5. Applications must be made on the official form obtainable from your local Branch of the New Zealand Chinese Association.
6. Candidates must complete and fill in all the details as requested in the form.
7. Candidates must submit certified hard copies by the Senior Dean, Principal or the Justice of the Peace the following: the NCEA Result Notification (Qualification and Achievement Summary, Standards Achieved) sheets showing results and credits of subjects and standards achieved or CIE A or AS Levels, or IB DP examination results showing grades and numerical results of subjects.
8. The application must be accompanied by a testimonial from your school Principal or a Senior Dean, who has access to your academic record.
9. Selection of winners of the awards will be made by the Education/Cultural Sub-Committee of NZCA. This Committee will base their decision on the applicant’s academic achievements as shown by the examination results. In the event of a close tie between applicants, consideration will be given to attainment of school performance during the year. The committee’s decision will be final.
10. Successful applicants will be notified via the Branches. Any queries should be made to the Secretary of your local branch.
Completed application forms and the necessary documentation must reach your LOCAL BRANCH SECRETARY by 30 April 2017.
APPLICATION FOR NCEA (Level 3) or CIE (A or AS Levels) or IB DP AWARD (Page 1)
PERSONAL DATA
Name of Applicant (in English):
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Name of Applicant (in Chinese): ______
Address:
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Telephone: e-mail:
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Date of Birth: ______Gender: Male / Female
Place of Birth: ______
Are you (or your parent/s) a member of your local Branch? Yes / No
Name of your local Branch: ______
EDUCATION
Secondary School(s) Attended City/Town Year (s)_____
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APPLICATION FOR NCEA (Level 3) or (A or AS Levels) or IB (DP) AWARD (Page 2)
Results - :
Year Subject Grade (E, M, A or NA or other)_Number of credits
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Please Attach: Certified hard copies of results of:
NCEA (Level 3) or Cambridge (A or AS Levels), or International Baccalaureate DP Examination
NCEA Examination Result Notification,
Qualification and Achievement Summary,
Standards Achieved
School Testimonials
CERTIFICATION
I certify that the enclosed information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant’s Signature: ______Date : ______
Verified by : ______Branch of NZCA
Signed :______Date:______
TESTIMONIALS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (Page 3)
Applicant’s Name:
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(Surname) (Given Names) (Chinese Name)
Home Address:
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In what capacity and how long have you known the applicant?
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Please comment on the applicant’s academic performance, school ranking and efforts during his/her year sitting any or a combination of NCEA Level 3, Cambridge International A or AS Levels or International Baccalaureate DP. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary).
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Testimonial supplied by:
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Position Held:
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School:
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School Address:
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Signature: ______Date: ______
Please send all forms to: The Secretary of your local Branch of NZCA by 30 April 2017.