Future You invites children aged 8 to 12 from all over Australia to tell us about the STEM in your hobby! Each term we will pick a winner and send them an exciting Future You prize pack. 

From 20 March 2026 to 28 November 2027, students can ask an adult to enter the competition on their behalf. Simply email us at futureyou@unsw.edu.au to tell us about the science, technlogy, engineering, and maths in your hobby. 

What’s in it for you?

  • A Future You prize pack filled with exciting goodies. 
  • Your entry will be shared in our newsletter (not your name, age, or location though, we value your privacy).
  • Bragging rights.

Key dates

  • Competition opens: 20 March 2026
  • Entries close: 28 November 2027
  • Winners announced: End of every school term until the competition ends.

This is a game of skill. To win, you must clearly explain the STEM in your hobby. 


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Future You is hosted at UNSW Sydney and co-funded by the Optiver Foundation and the Faculties of Science at UNSW Sydney and The University of Sydney.