UQ Science Ambassador Program

Raise the profile of science within your school and recognise high-achieving and motivated Year 11 science and mathematics students by nominating them as UQ Science Ambassadors.

For more than 2 decades, our award-winning program has welcomed thousands of outstanding students from schools across Queensland including those from rural, regional and remote areas.

Ambassadors champion science at their school by developing and delivering events, including National Science Week activities, and encouraging other senior science students to share their science journeys with students in all years.

Each year, ambassadors summarise their activities and achievements in a written or video report. An academic panel judges entries to award prizes for the:

• Best Ambassador Schools
• Best New Ambassador Schools
• Best Ambassadors
• Best Ambassador Teachers
• Best Ambassador Scientific Technician (new category).

Student nominations for 2025 are now open

The Faculty of Science is currently accepting nominations for the UQ Science Ambassador Program 2025.

Designed for high-achieving Year 11 students interested in science, mathematics or agriculture, the UQ Science Ambassador Program is run via participating school science departments.

If your school is not currently a UQ Ambassador school, ask your science teacher to contact us to find out more about the program: sciamb@uq.edu.au.

Benefits for students and schools