UQ YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2018
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UQ YOUNG
SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
2018
WELCOME TO THE
UQ YOUNG SCHOLARS
PROGRAM
The University of Queensland’s WHY PARTICIPATE
Young Scholars Program Students selected for the UQ Young Scholars Program benefit from:
(YSP) provides high-achieving Discovery
• early familiarisation with university, campus and college life
secondary school students
• gaining valuable insights into fields of study they may not have
with a unique and inspiring encountered as part of the school curriculum.
opportunity to discover, Engagement
learn and engage with UQ’s • challenging discussions, led by some of Australia’s leading
teaching and research academics
academic community and
• information sessions and hands-on experiences covering many
like-minded students from interesting study and career possibilities
across Queensland. • engaging in activities that broaden their perspectives and
challenge them to think more deeply about today’s global society
• opportunities to build valuable networks and lasting friendships
with like-minded students
YSP is designed to nurture and develop • mentoring and support from current UQ students
our future leaders. The program presents • igniting motivation to make a positive and lasting difference
students with an exciting opportunity through leadership and community endeavours.
for academic extension and enrichment,
and is centred around igniting young Learning
change makers’ passions for leadership,
• early information on new programs, scholarship opportunities
academic achievement and community
and forthcoming events
development in today’s global society.
• learning about employability.
The pinnacle experience for students is the
five-day residential camp. This Opportunities
on-campus experience challenges UQ Young
• personal, professional and leadership development
Scholars to think critically about some of
today’s major global issues and exposes • a range of social, sporting and cultural activities.
them to a wide range of potential study
areas and career opportunities. Through
guidance from YSP staff and student
mentors, UQ Young Scholars are able to
grow their networks and broaden their
perspectives from high school and beyond.
YSP encourages students to be active
“I was completely blown away by the YSP
participants in their learning through
experience! It was a thrilling, upbeat way to
involvement in team building, public
speaking, critical thinking, communication, learn about the opportunities available at UQ
and goal establishment. Our specially and personally helped me decide my areas of
trained and passionate team of YSP staff study. More than that though, YSP connected
and student mentors support UQ Young me with inspiring friends who I have the
Scholars through their learning journey, pleasure of catching up with to this day.”
and prepare students for their future
endeavours.
MADELEINE JOHNSTON
Tannum Sands State High School
“The YSP experience is like no other
high school camp. Hearing from
inspiring speakers, getting involved
with UQ’s culture and getting to
know all the other scholars was
an exciting, humbling and frankly
awesome experience. YSP showed
me all the things that UQ had on
offer but also taught me to just
jump in and give things a go!”
JEREMY GORDON
Iona College, Brisbane
SAMPLE PROGRAM
TIME ACTIVITY
7.00– Breakfast
8.00am
8.15– Keynote speaker
9.00am
9.00– In the Loop (logistics session)
9.30am
2018 UQ YSP involves: 10.00am– Academic taster session:
• a five-day (four-night) residential camp at UQ’s St Lucia campus 12.00pm • Great chemical disasters
• Materials Engineering
(Sunday 25–Thursday 29 November)
• Debating the politics of asylum
• a YSP reunion at UQ Open Day (Sunday 4 August 2019) in Australia
• An insight into a career
• online engagement activities and networking through the exclusive in medicine
YSP Facebook group. • What is psychology?
12.00– Lunch in the Great Court
1.00pm
1.15– Academic workshop session:
2.45pm • Leadership in action
STAYING AT UQ Fee waivers and travel bursaries are • Robotics
available to assist students who would not • Digital video editing
While on campus, students are housed in • Powering cities
otherwise be able to participate due to
individual rooms in one of UQ’s residential • Music performance
their financial circumstances. • Architecture speed design
colleges. YSP staff and student mentors
reside on campus for the duration of the 2.45– Afternoon tea
residential camp and can be called on at STAFF AND STUDENT 3.00pm
any time for assistance or pastoral care. All MENTORS 3.00– Standing tall:
UQ residential colleges are secure facilities, 4.00pm • What does it mean to be a leader
Our Student Mentor team are friendly, in your generation?
protected by 24-hour security.
high-achieving university students who are
4.00– Sports and the Arts:
specifically trained for their role. Along with
COST OF THE PROGRAM our team of dedicated staff, it is our aim to
5.00pm • Zumba
• Beach volleyball
The program cost of $615 includes all ensure each student feels supported during • Debating
activities, meals and accommodation their stay at UQ and for the duration of the • Ultimate Disc
(four nights in total) for the camp*. program. Our experience in, and passion 5.30– Twilight gathering and formal dinner
Transportation is not included in the for, providing high-quality educational and 7.30pm at residential college
program cost. hands-on experiences allows each student 8.00– Dance night/movie night/
to discover and learn about the endless 10.00pm trivia night
opportunities available to them. The full five-day residential camp program is
* Program terms and conditions apply
supplied to successful applicants prior to camp
to allow them to select their preferred sessions.
The program is revised annually.APPLY NOW • a statement from the school to support
student nomination
We welcome applications for the
• evidence of financial hardship
UQ Young Scholars Program from current
(if applicable).
Year 11 students. To ensure diversity in
the program and to allow each student To apply, visit young-scholars.uq.edu.au.
to make their special contribution, the Before applying, students are encouraged
selection panel will choose nominees to read the YSP application guidelines
from a wide range of schools, available on the Young Scholars Program
backgrounds and interest areas. website.
“Being a part of the Young Applications must be received by UQ
To be eligible for selection, applicants
Scholars Program leadership team no later than 4.00pm Friday 10 August
must be:
has been the most incredible 2018. Late applications will not be
• enrolled in Year 11 at a Queensland
experience of my life. It’s surreal considered.
secondary school
to be surrounded by the most • OP eligible and intending to pursue
passionate, energetic, and caring university studies on completion of
team of mentors and staff, working Year 12. CONTACT US
towards the common goal of Selection will be based on: UQ Young Scholars Program Coordinator
inspiring a phenomenal group of • academic excellence Phone (07) 3365 2835
young leaders, and to walk away • leadership achievements Email youngscholars@uq.edu.au
from camp each year being just as • significant contribution to their school Web young-scholars.uq.edu.au
inspired in return. I recommend the or community.
Young Scholars Program to every Applicants are required to complete
MAR18 CRICOS PROVIDER NUMBER 00025B
student I encounter – it’s an online application form and submit
life-changing.” appropriate supporting documentation,
including:
• copy of Semester 1, Year 11
KRISTY ARMITAGE school report
YSP Senior Mentor • 300-word personal statementYou can also read
