Applying for NMSS
Selection of NMSS students
The selection of students is processed by the mathematics teachers’ association in each state or territory, as well as the NMSS Director. Students are selected on the basis of their mathematical interest, achievement, and potential, insofar as these can be assessed. Participation is normally restricted to about 75 students who have completed Year 11 in school.
How to apply
The application form for NMSS 2026 will open later this year.
The mathematics teachers’ association for each state and territory has an information page about NMSS linked below.
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
Cost to attend
We request a financial contribution from each student which contributes to the cost of the academic program, the social program, accommodation, meals, and return travel to Canberra from a capital city. This covers much less than the operating costs for the school, which is possible due to the many generous donations we receive from individuals who understand the value in supporting mathematics students in our country.
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.
Scholarships
We are able to offer several scholarships to students who are sufficiently meritorious to be selected for the program, but for whom the financial contribution may be prohibitively expensive.
The Leon Poladian Scholarships are available to students who are highly meritorious but unable to attend the NMSS without further assistance.
The Hanna Neumann Scholarship covers a large part of the financial contribution for one outstanding young woman each year.