An intense science based research project that aims to solve or investigate a problem scientifically. Pretty much any area of science is on the cards and there are some massive cash prizes available. Do it by yourself or with up to two mates.
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2009 Young Aus-Innovators National ICT Prize. The Australian Computer Society and NICTA invite you to participate in the 2009 Young Aus-Innovators National ICT Prize. The prize is offering high school students from years 10 to 11 opportunities to contribute to dynamic world-class ICT research projects as well as gaining real work experience in ICT with NICTA. The result of the recent study conducted for the ACS revealed that IT and Technology Professionals careers are now the most popular career option for Australian teenagers. A career in Information Communications and Technology (ICT) gives students unlimited choices and opportunities to work in any industry anywhere in the world. We look forward to receiving your entries.
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Creativity in Science and Technology Awards. CREST looks at a project to solve problems in the real world; think of a creative product or solution that makes the world a better place or life a little easier. You choose your own project - heaps of students do CREST instead of normal assignments. But wait there's more... there are no due dates!
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Find a creative sustainable solution to an environmental problem. If you care about your local environment and want to act to make a difference, solve a problem, help someone out... then this is the project for you. You can work by yourself, in a team or even with your whole class. State-based Science Teacher Association awards.
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EngQuest is a competition that seeks to encourage primary and secondary students interest in engineering, science, maths and technology through innovation and entrepreneurship. EngQuest started in Victoria and expanded in 2004 to include South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory. EngQuest is available to primary and lower secondary students in every state and territory of Australia. More info.

The Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize (Australian SJWP) competition is Australia's national student water science competition. The winner of the Australian SJWP will represent Australia at the International Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP), held in Sweden during World Water Week. In Australia, entries are sought nationally from senior high school science students (14-19 years) each year. Up to three finalists are selected to compete for the national prize with the national winner is selected to represent Australia in the international competition. The Australian SJWP winner receives a trophy, and an expense paid trip to Stockholm, Sweden to compete in the international SJWP. More info.

As part of a team you run a computer-simulated business, selling your own invented product (your product can be anything - it doesn't even have to be possible!) and making all the decisions. Buy factories, employ workers, film and edit your own TV ad and even try to sell your product to other students. ABW takes over your school for a whole week.
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As part of a real small business your team can come up with and manufacture its own product and try to sell it in the real world - run your own small business. Young Achievement Australia helps with the development of a business plan, raising cash to start things up and even puts you in touch with business experts.
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