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Monash University Student Competitions

Monash University hold a number of student competitions and events to promote the understanding, skills and available courses in the exciting area of ICT.

Australian Computer Society (ACS) and National ICT Association (NICTA)

2010Young Aus-Innovators National ICT Prize

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The Australian Computer Society and NICTA - Australia’s ICT Research Centre of Excellence invite you to participate in the 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 Information Communications and Technology (ICT) research projects as well as gaining real work experience in ICT with NICTA.

High school students from public and private schools are invited to send a proposal describing an ICT project of interest. The proposal should encourage the innovation of technology, use of basic research by addressing and solving real-world problems using technology. They should form small groups of four to six students to develop their entries. Entries must be sent by a School Principal or ICT Teacher.

The Young Aus-Innovators National ICT Prize provides opportunities for students to:

- Gain real work experience in ICT with NICTA

- Be recognised and win a total cash prize of $5000

- Find out if a career in ICT is most suitable for you

- Work on an exciting technology project

- Receive support and supervision from experienced mentor

Winning Prizes

- 1st Prize: $2,500, a certificate and be given an internship opportunity

- 2nd Prize: $1,500 and a certificate

- 3rd Prize: $1,000 and a certificate

An award will also be presented to the winning schools. The winners will be announced in July 2010. Competition closes on 26 March 2010

We look forward to receiving your entries! To enter, visit www.acs.org.au/competition/ictprize