Purpose
The continuation of the Queensland Virtual STEM Academy (QVSA) based at the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT).
The QVSA will align STEM elements of Advancing education by:
- delivering extension programs for the best and brightest students in Years 5 to 9
- increasing access to specialist STEM experiences and opportunities
- partnering with universities, business and industry to make sure our students are connected to cutting edge developments in STEM
- building STEM teaching capacity through innovative and enabling technologies and sharing of best practice and innovation.
This project further engages and challenges students in Years 5 to 9 who attend remote state schools within the reach of the Centres for Learning and Wellbeing (CLAWs).
Students in remote state schools will have the opportunity to participate in one of 2 QVSA programs, Grand Challenges or Skill Builders, and through their participation work with other like-minded students from across Queensland.
Duration of program
2020
Eligibility
QASMT is the only recipient due to their unique ability to deliver and coordinate the program outcome.
Allocation of funds
A budget of $303,000 is provided to QASMT to meet the operational requirements of the QVSA.
In 2020 an additional $54,000 was provided to QASMT for the delivery of additional QVSA classes to students of Far North Queensland (FNQ) Region.
Payment details
| QVSA—operational costs | May | 100% |
| QVSA—additional resourcing for FNQ students | March 2020 | 100% |
How to apply
There is no application required for this funding. QASMT will automatically receive funding in the timeframes outlined above.
Contact
Manager
State Schools Division
Telephone: (07) 3513 5845