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Scientia Challenge and Residential

2009 Dates for Scientia Challenge and Residential stay on UNSW Campus:
21 - 22 January (Residential Students arrive 20 January)
8 - 9 April
8 - 9 July (Residential Students arrive 7 July)

The Scientia Challenge Program is designed for gifted and talented high school students in Years 7-10. The program features a range of workshops from a number of academic disciplines taught over two days. The courses are developed and presented by academics of the University of New South Wales, who are considered the leaders in their fields. The courses are not vocational in nature, rather, they are designed to stimulate the interests of gifted students. The level of difficulty in the courses is aimed at Years 11 and 12, thus providing a rigorous and challenging program for gifted students. The program also provides the opportunity for gifted students to socialise with like minded children of similar interests.

Do you meet the selection criteria for a workshop and residential stay?

The Scientia Challenge Program – RESIDENTIAL
Do you live interstate, in a regional or rural area beyond Sydney, or live within the city, would you like to have fun and get to know other gifted students? Do you want to extend connections and activities beyond the workshop experience?

You may also participate in the Residential Program, involving a supervised stay at a University College with other gifted children for the duration of the Scientia program. All meals are provided, and activities (some of which may involve a small cost) are organised for each evening. Students are fully supervised during the Residential Program. For more information click here.
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“If you aren’t doing the residential, beg your parents to give you the opportunity. The residential program can even further the relationships and expand the society you have created.” Kensho Tambara

Places are limited and fill quickly, so it’s important to get your application forms in early and before the closing dates. Click here for our brochure and application forms.

Sponsorship

A limited number of full, half and part sponsorships are available. Sponsorship places are not allocated on academic merit but on the basis of financial hardship or geographical isolation. For more information click here.

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Selection Criteria

Scored at or above the 95th percentile (I.Q. 125+) on an individual or group I.Q. test; or scored at or above the 95th percentile on a subscale (e.g. verbal or performance) of an individual I.Q. test;
Scored at or above the 95th percentile on a standardised test of achievement in any academic subject area;
Scored well within the top band on the Basic Skills Test;
Gained placement in a full time, self-contained class for academically gifted students (e.g. Opportunity Classes in NSW Schools);
Obtained an Academic Scholarship of some description;
Gained a Distinction or High Distinction in the Australian Schools Science or English Competitions, or the Australian Primary Mathematics Competition;
A letter from the school confirming that the student's academic potential in any/all subject areas is within the top 5% of the student population and
Behaves in a manner that respects the safety and learning needs of others (compulsory selection criteria)