Important Dates and Upcoming Events

QUT STEM Camp

Applications for the 2017 Vice-Chancellor's STEM Camp will close on Tuesday 2^nd May. The fully funded camp is open to high achieving Year 11 students and provides an exclusive opportunity for students to spend a week working alongside QUT researchers and undergraduate students on real-world STEM research. Learn more at: https://www.qut.edu.au/study/undergraduate-study/do-you-advise-school-students/stem-for-schools/vice-chancellors-stem-regional-camp.

UQ – ‘Getting Ready For University'

UQ will hold information sessions for parents/guardians and students from Years 10-12. These interactive group sessions are designed to provide the necessary information to assist your child in making an informed choice about their future.

Topics include:

• Understanding university language;
• Key differences between high school and university;
• Pathways into your dream program;
• Scholarships; and
• QTAC, fees, accommodation.

Dates and times:

• Tuesday 16^th May from 10.30am – 12.00pm
• Tuesday 16^th May from 6.30pm – 8.00pm
• Wednesday 17^th May from 6.30pm – 8.00pm
• Thursday 18^th May from 1.00pm – 2.30pm

Bookings are essential and registrations close on Monday 8^th May. Visit: https://future-students.uq.edu.au/getting-ready-university-–-parent-information-sessions.

The Australian Youth Aerospace Forum (AYAF)

AYAF is an annual five-day conference for students in Years 11 and 12 who are interested in investigating careers and pathways in the aerospace industry (e.g. Aerospace engineering, Aerospace trades, Military aerospace and Pilot Training). In 2017 the AYAF will be run from 3^rd – 7^th July (during the school holidays) in Brisbane. Applications are now open and close on Friday 26^th May. Learn more at: http://www.ayaa.com.au/AYAF-Bris.

Bond University 2018 Scholarships

Bond University offers a large number of full fee and part fee scholarships as well as cash bursaries. Most scholarships can be used for any single or combined program (with the exception of the Medical Program). For more information, to download the 2018 scholarship brochure and to access the application tips, visit: https://bond.edu.au/future-students/study-bond/how-apply/scholarships. Scholarship applications for Year 12 students must be lodged online using the Bond University application form. Applications close on 31^st July.

ADFA Future Leaders Networking Evening

The Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) combines military and leadership training with a world-class degree from the University of New South Wales for the future leaders of Australia’s Navy, Army and Air Force. The key benefits of studying at ADFA include:

• Range of undergraduate degrees available
• The best student-to-teacher ratio in the country
• No HELP debt and paid a salary to study
• Guaranteed career upon successful graduation

To find out more about ADFA and speak with ADFA Graduates, come along to the Future Leaders Networking Evening on Tuesday 2^nd May from 6.00pm at the Mantra Mooloolaba Beach. To RSVP, please visit http://events.defencejobs.gov.au/event/K1LY3L/ or email defencejobsmaroochydore@dfr.com.au.