Senior School Focus
Admissions Tests and School-Based Traineeships
Senior School Focus
Admissions Tests and School-Based Traineeships
If you are 16 – 19 years of age and want to explore career options and possibilities at the WA Police Force, consider applying for a police cadetship. There is an online application process which takes 2-3 weeks to assess.
The entire application process takes 3 – 4 months.
Weekly Recruitment Information Session
Saturday 11.30 – 1.30pm
Place: Recruitment Centre, 99 Plain St East Perth
Check out how to apply HERE.
UWA Future Student Athlete Program
The UWA Future Student Athlete Program is designed for high school students in Years 10, 11, and 12 who are interested in experiencing student-athlete life at UWA.
As a program member, you’ll receive:
For athletes, schools or clubs interested in learning more, the UWA Sport Performance Team is available for in-person presentations. To arrange, contact us at performance@sport.uwa.edu.au
Apply Now - Dates for Curtin Medicine Casper Test
If you will be applying to Curtin University Medicine (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), apart from the UCAT, applicants will also need to register and complete the Casper Test.
Available Casper test dates for Curtin Medicine:
All admission information for domestic and international students, including details about the requirement to sit the Casper Test can be found via the Curtin University School of Medicine webpage.
June Applications Open: Black Swan Theatre Company Youth Ambassadors
The Black Swan Youth Ambassador Program is a unique opportunity for young people to connect with Black Swan Theatre on a more personal level.
Throughout the year participants will enjoy developing important creative leadership skills, attending special events, workshops and growing friendships with like-minded peers.
This year-long program comprises of attending performances in our annual season, quarterly Ambassador catch-ups, invitations to special events and workshops.
Nominated by a teacher or parent, applications are open to youth in Years 11-12.
Find details HERE.
2026 Elevate (Government) Scholarship Program Open:
Boosting Diversity in STEM:
The Elevate scholarships are for domestic female and non-binary students who are planning to undertake a STEM degree or a higher degree to improve business acumen in 2026.
Applications close 1 September.
The Elevate program provides:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Apply now for the 2026 Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program!
If you know what university you want to go to and what course you want to do, you can apply now via TISC.
Only your first preference is considered when you put in an early application. You can change your mind, but it takes a bit of fiddling around. You have until the 2nd of September to apply.
If you want to be clearer about what to do next year you can:
This Uni Ready toolkit came out last year. It was designed by students in NSW to assist students with their transition from school to university.
It provides insider tips, study strategies, and peer support to help you navigate the leap from high school to university.
The Uni Ready toolkit is a free resource created by the Access, Equity, and Inclusion team at UNSW in partnership with the University of Sydney and the University of Newcastle, supported by funding from the NSW Government.
Apply now for National Youth Science Forum 2026
Applications close 20 June for January 2026
The National Youth Science Forum (NYSF) Year 12 Program gives students who are about to start year 12 a broader understanding of study and career options available in (STEM).
Participants stay at the Australian National University, Canberra on campus at university colleges (6 –14 January 2026) and become immersed in science and technology. Participants:
The program fee for the NYSF Year 12 Program in 2026 is $3,065. There is a non-refundable $70 application fee.
Funding assistance
As part of the application process, any students experiencing financial hardship or another disadvantage that negatively impacts their ability to attend the program may apply for an NYSF Access and Equity Scholarship.
We also encourage students to seek financial support from NYSF’s founding partner, Rotary. Many Rotary Clubs are familiar with the NYSF and able to offer some level of funding or assist students to fundraise to attend. You can use the Rotary Club Finder to search for your local Club.
For more information go HERE.
Thursday 10 July Business and Law/Engineering:
The Moot Court simulation will offer participants an immersive experience into legal proceedings and ignite interests in legal careers. Other activities will include Shark Tank style business pitching and Engineering style practical building opportunities.
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DAZFF
Friday 11 July Medical and Health Sciences:
This is a hands-on day where students will be engaging in a Nutrition workshop making smoothies, a Microscope Hair session (bring in your pet hair), and an interactive Sport Science exercise session to add a dynamic element to the day!
Booking link: https://www .trybooking.com/DAZGN
Friday 18 July Science:
This day will have three exciting workshops that will allow students to explore Cyber Security and personal security practices, use our science labs to find out what bugs live in the campus lake and use paper chromatography to potentially uncover artwork from the mysterious Banksy!
Booking link: https://www.trybooking.com/DBBJG
Contact: ecustudentambassadors@ecu.edu.au