ADF Future Innovators Award
The ADF Future Innovators Award honors exceptional Australian high school students for achievement and innovation in STEM, promoting awareness of Defence STEM careers.
Funder: Australia Department of Defence
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (submission of award recipient names)
Funding Amounts: Year 10 recipients: $250 | Year 12 recipients: $550 | ~5000 recipients annually
Summary: Honors Australian high school students in Years 10 and 12 for outstanding achievement, motivation, and innovation in STEM fields.
Key Information: Awarded via school nomination; open to all Australian schools with eligible students.
Description
The ADF Future Innovators Award, established by the Australian Defence Force, recognizes exceptional Australian high school students in Year 10 or Year 12 who demonstrate achievement, motivation, and innovation in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). The program aims to celebrate and encourage excellence in STEM, highlighting Defence's commitment to fostering future talent and raising awareness of STEM career opportunities within the Navy, Army, and Air Force. Each participating school may nominate up to two students annually—one from Year 10 and one from Year 12.
