S
orry - But applications for the 2010 National Youth Science Forum closed on the 8th June 2009 . Nonetheless if a school has students who meet the criteria and are entering year 11 in 2010, they can attend in 2011 so note your school calanders for interested candidates circa early May so that the formalities can be completed on time. If you want to know more about NYSF then read on :-
What's the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF)
The National Youth Science Forum is a unique opportunity for those Year 11 students who intend to pursue a career in Science, Engineering and related disciplines, to attend the Australian National University in Canberra in January each year as a university student . During that time, selected students will live on Campus together with 100 other like minded students in two separate sessions of 12 days duration.
During your stay you will meet a range of scientists and researchers, visit them at work and do
the kinds of things they do every day.
You will debate the hottest topics in science and engineering and pick up valuable skills to give
you that edge through Year 12 and beyond.
But it's not all work - there's also time for fun and to get to know the other students.
There's a trivia quiz , barbeques , a disco and a wide range of sports. There's even a bush dance
How will the NYSF help me ?
The NYSF program helps students moving into Year 12 , who wish to follow careers in science,
engineering and technology by introducing them to research and researchers, by encouraging the
achievement of excellence in all their undertakings, and by helping to develop their
communication and interpersonal skills. It fosters discussion of and interest in major national and
global issues and emphasises the importance of continuing active interest in sport, arts and
music.
The NYSF continues after January each year with a series of University and industry seminars
and afterwards as a network of people with common aims.
The most important aspect of coming to NYSF is a network of friends, colleagues and support
groups throughout Australia, which will be of value to the participants for the whole of their lives.
How is Rotary Involved in the NYSF Program ?
Rotary has been in a partner in this program since 1984 along with the Aiustralian Government ,
major industry , national research institutes and universities.
It is through the many Rotary District and Club NYSF committees that students are sponsored,
selection interviews arranged and nominations forwarded the NYSF organisation to complete the
process . Selection is not based solely on academic results. NYSF participants should have
interests outside school such as sport , music and art
How do I apply and What is the process.
The application process involves several stages as follows
1. Applicants must fill and submit an application using the NYSF website - click to access
ensuring that you closely read and follow the instructions on that webpage
2. To assist with application insert " 9750" for this Rotary District and this club insert "
Engadine"
3. Each applicant must be endorsed by a Rotary Club and therefore if you wish to be
considered for sponsorship by this you must make contact with our Youth Services
Director , Mr John Walters telephone 9525 4845 or email john.walters@det.nsw.edu.au
to advise him of your intentions, to arrange for an interview and if successful to have your
application endorsed. Should you wish to be endorsed by another Club you will find the
Club list by clicking here and searching down the list for a club. You will need to contact that
club to find out whether that club is in fact participating the in the program.
4. When you have completed your application on-line, please print two or more
hard copies and forward one copy with your school report together with a covering letter to
our Youth Services Director , as arranged in 3 above .
5 After interviewing you ( and any others who may be applying ), this club will advise you
whether you have been successful or not in writing. If found suitable , this club will forward
your application to the Disrtict 9750 NYSF committee, who will then complete the
process independent of this club.
If you meet the criteria don't stop here - fill in your application
Last year our sponsored student, Emily Doran of Helensburgh and St John Bosco College,
went on to attend the NYSF in January 2009 and was richly rewarded by the
experience .