The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of residential programs to encourage young people in their passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Our programs show the wide variety of engaging, rewarding and inspiring study and career options available in STEM fields.
Our flagship program is the NYSF Year 12 Program, which runs in January each year for students about to enter year 12 (Year 11 students). Since 1984, more than 14,000 young Australians have progressed through the NYSF Year 12 Program, including those run under the organisation’s previous banner, the National Science Summer School (NSSS).
Rotary is the Founding Partner of NYSF and today the 18 local Rotary districts across Australia continue to conduct selections for the NYSF Year 12 Program on behalf of the NYSF.
VISION
To inspire young Australians to value science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and its importance in our communities.
PURPOSE
NYSF delivers immersive and transformative youth-led experiences to young Australians to encourage life-long STEM literacy.
Applications for the 2023 NYSF Year 12 Program are now open!
The NYSF Year 12 Program offers an exciting range of in-person and digital science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) experiences for participants across Australia.
Find tips on applying and answers to common questions on the How to Apply page.
Early bird applications close 24 July ($25 application fee) NOW CLOSED
Applications close 14 August ($65 application fee)
WATCH THE RECORDING OF THE 2023 NYSF INFORMATION EVENING ON 21 JULY AT 6 PM AEST
ABOUT THE 2023 PROGRAM
The program will run on weekdays between 10 – 24 January 2023 and will be delivered as a mixed-mode experience – a combination of in-person and digital events.
At the program, students will have opportunities to:
- participate in tours of science and technology facilities,
- learn about cutting-edge research,
- engage with industry partners and research providers,
- learn about university and STEM career pathways,
- mix with other like-minded students from all over Australia, and
- network with former NYSF participants to further increase understanding of STEM-related study and career experiences.
The NYSF is delivered by youth for youth. Past participants return each year to participate in the Student Staff Leadership Program and help run the program the year after they first attend.
Throughout the program, there will be optional activities to engage with such as the STEM Challenges, The Great Debate, and the NYSF Talent Show.
For more information about the National Youth Science Forum or put forward an application, please contact Gary Castricum, the current Rotary Club of Berwick NYSF Chair. Time is just about out.
