The ANU-AAMT National Mathematics Summer School (NMSS) is the oldest and most prestigious program of its type in Australia.
It has been academically sponsored by the Australian National University (ANU) and the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) since being founded by Professor Larry Blakers AM in 1969.
The NMSS aims to discover and develop the mathematical talent of high-achieving school students from all over the country.
NMSS 2026 is set to take place from 4 to 17 January at the Australian National University in Canberra.
Participation is normally limited to approximately 75 students who have completed their Year 11 studies.
If you wish to apply for the NMSS, please fill out all form entries below and submit your application by the end of Friday 29 August 2025.

Please note that the application process also requires your teacher to complete a Teacher Nomination Form.
You should make sure you complete this form in a timely manner so that your teacher has sufficient time to respond to the Teacher Nomination Form email.

Personal details

First name(s)
Preferred name
Last name
Date of birth	01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 / 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 / 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
Gender	Female Male Self-described

Contact details

Email
Phone number
Street address
Suburb
State	ACT QLD NSW NT SA TAS VIC WA
Postcode

Please ensure the email address you have provided is correct and one that you check regularly.
If you are selected for the National Mathematics Summer School, your invitation will be sent by email to this address.

School details

Year that you expect to complete your high school studies	2026 2027 2028
School name
Teacher name
Teacher email

Please provide the name of a mathematics teacher who will be able to support your application to the summer school.
Note that your teacher will be contacted at the email address provided above when you submit this form, so that they can complete the Teacher Nomination Form.
Please discuss your application with your mathematics teacher and let them know that they will receive a Teacher Nomination Form by email.

Mathematics studies

Please list all Mathematics subjects studied or intended to study in each of the following years. Include your subject results where applicable.

2024:

2025:

2026:

Mathematics enrichment and competitions

Please list any Mathematics enrichment activities or competitions that you have participated in within the last three years. For each, include the year(s) you participated and provide a very brief description and the result, if applicable.

Other mathematical engagement

Please list any other mathematical engagement you have been involved in within the last three years. This could include informal study, such as reading books or viewing videos. For each, provide a brief description as to the nature of the study/event and the result, if applicable.

Application statement

Please explain why you would like to attend the National Mathematics Summer School and how you think you would benefit from attending.

Declaration

Please check each box below and sign the declaration by typing your full name.

I declare that: I have visited the National Mathematics Summer School website and understand what the program offers. I have discussed my application with my mathematics teacher listed above and asked them to complete the Teacher Nomination Form on my behalf. I am aware that I will be asked for a financial contribution that covers travel, meals, and accommodation for the school. I understand that the mathematical association in my state or territory manages NMSS applications and may seek further information from my school. I am aware that there may be further steps involved in my application for the NMSS. I understand that this application does not guarantee selection for the NMSS. I understand that, should my application be successful, I may be asked to report back to my state selector about my experience, in order to promote the NMSS.

Signature (typed) Date

Financial assistance

The requested financial contribution per student covers less than the operating costs for the school, which is possible due to various benefactors and sponsors. We hope that the cost is not prohibitively expensive, but if it is, we encourage students to seek financial support from their school or other organisations. The Leon Poladian Scholarships are available to students who are selected but unable to attend the NMSS without further assistance. To apply for such a scholarship, please email the NMSS Director at director@nmss.edu.au with a few sentences presenting your case, and tick the box below.

I would like to be considered for the Leon Poladian Scholarship and have emailed the NMSS Director.

Click the button below to submit your application.

You will receive an email listing your submitted responses, and your teacher will receive an email asking them to complete the Teacher Nomination Form.

Be sure to check that both email addresses have been entered correctly.