Inspiring Australia - Science Engagement: National Youth Science Forum

Overview

The purpose of this grant is to support the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) in the continuation of their activities to inspire and engage young students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). NYSF is a not-for-profit organisation that runs a number of residential programs to encourage young people in their passion for STEM. Their programs show the wide variety of engaging, rewarding and inspiring study and career options available in STEM fields. The objectives of this grant opportunity are to: encourage young Australians (under 18 years of age) to consider taking up careers in STEM promote all aspects of the NYSF program in order to build the profile and prestige of science in Australia, particularly amongst diverse cohorts and groups historically under-represented in STEM, in line with the Government’s commitment to diversity in STEM. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are: to develop and deliver programs offering opportunities for STEM engagement to raise awareness of and participation in the NYSF programs to undertake selection processes, where appropriate, to identify students who will participate in the NYSF programs increased participation of Australian students in STEM and science enrichment activities, particularly amongst diverse cohorts and groups historically under-represented in STEM, in line with the Government’s commitment to diversity in STEM   to support other NYSF initiatives such as alumni events.