The Academy works with cohorts of young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women from Year 8 through to various tertiary pathways and University.
This is a national, place-based program and will be continuously rolled-out in communities across the country. New regions will come online each year, to reach the target of 600 participants.
Upcoming recruitment
- Applications open PDF (2 MB) for 2023 recruitment.
Complete and sign the application form
Email/print the application PDF (2 MB) form for parents/carers and teachers to complete and sign.
Eligibility criteria
- Students must be Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
- Students must be female or female-identifying.
- Students must be passing English, Maths and Science at school.
Please reach out to the Academy team if you are unsure about eligibility requirements or have any questions.
Instructions
- To apply, please download the application form PDF (2 MB) – it cannot be completed online.
- Complete all sections of the application form and sign.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must attach their most recent school report to the application email.
- Return the completed application to the Academy team at: yiwsa@csiro.au
- Please note there is no application closing date.
Application help
If you need help with your application or are unsure about eligibility
Please contact us
Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy
(Services)