FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

How can I apply for ISS2007?
Applications for ISS2007 have closed! We have already selected the students who will be attending ISS2007: ecoscience.

How often is the ISS run?
The International Science School is run every two years, in odd-numbered years (2005, 2007, 2009 ...)

Who can apply to come to the ISS2007?
If you will be in grade 11 or 12 in 2007 you can apply to be an ISS scholar.

Where is it held?
The ISS is run at the University of Sydney, mainly within the School of Physics

What happens at the ISS?
The ISS is a very full two weeks of science and social activity. Scholars attend lectures by leading scientists, workshops on many different scientific topics and enjoy a very full social program.

Where do the ISS Scholars come from?
Students attend the ISS from all over the world — of the 140 ISS scholars, around two thirds come from the states and territories of Australia. The remaining third come from eight other countries: Malaysia, China, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

How are ISS Scholars chosen?
Students must apply to attend the ISS, and are selected on academic merit alone — city or country, public school, private school or independent school ... it doesn't matter where you come from, all students are competitively selected at the state level, and attendance is by scholarship only.

How much does it cost?
Nothing! ISS scholarships cover all expenses — there is no cost to the ISS scholars. Valued at approximately $3,000, the ISS scholarship covers return travel within Australia, food and accommodation at The Women's College for the duration of the School and all ISS events and activities.