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Important Notes – Read this First!

  • Selection Coordinator Database
  • Each state and country conducts its own competition to select delegates to attend the National Youth Science Camp (NYSC). If you have questions about your state’s selection process, please contact your selection coordinator directly.
  • Some states have not yet appointed selection coordinators. When this is the case, no information is available in the state selection coordinator database. Please do not call the NYSC/NYSF office in this situation; contact information will be uploaded as soon as it is available. Application deadlines will be extended as necessary
  • Individual states and countries set their own application deadlines. Please do not contact the NYSC/NYSF to inquire about application deadlines; this information is often available in the Selection Coordinator Database.

Summary

The National Youth Science Camp is one of the nation’s premier programs in secondary science education.  Since its inception in 1963 as part of West Virginia’s Centennial Celebration, the residential summer program has offered educational forums and recreational activities that encourage the development of thoughtful scientific leadership. Two students are selected to represent each state;  delegates must participate in the entire NYSC program.  The application deadline for most states is February 17, 2012; please see the selection coordinator database for information for your state/country.

International Students

Support from the United States Department of State will allow two delegates from each of the following countries to attend the 2012 National Youth Science Camp.

  • Argentina
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Costa Rica
  • Ecuador
  • Mexico
  • Trinidad and Tobago

Support from the Dr. Eddie Koury Memorial Award allows an additional student from Queen’s Royal College in Port of Spain, Trinidad, West Indies, to participate in the National Youth Science Camp.  The winner of the 2012 Dr. Eddie Koury Memorial Award is Mr. Jivan Raghoo. Support from the West Virginia Development Office allows two students from Germany to participate.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Cost

The NYSC is an all-expenses-paid program.  The National Youth Science Foundation will arrange round trip transportation from an airport near the delegate’s home to Charleston, West Virginia. Incidental expenses are not covered. Alternate travel arrangements are possible – please contact the Foundation for restrictions and requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be candidates for high school graduation between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012;
  • Must demonstrate superior academic proficiency, including recognition in mathematics and/or the sciences;
  • Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in both school and community activities;
  • Must demonstrate skills and achievements outside the realm of science and outside the realm of academic pursuits; and
  • Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics.

Application Process

Each year, the governor of West Virginia invites the governor of every other state to select two delegates to attend the NYSC as his/her state’s delegation.  Individual states coordinate the selection of their own delegates following guidelines established and published by the National Youth Science Foundation. Delegates must participate in the entire NYSC program.

To apply, please do the following:

Review the information about the selection process in your state or country by visiting the selection coordinator database.  The application deadline for most states is February 17, 2012.

If your state uses the generic application packet, please download it here:

Be sure to submit your completed application directly to your state’s selection coordinator – do NOT send applications directly to the National Youth Science Foundation.  If your state uses an alternative process, follow their instructions to apply or to be considered to represent your state.

Questions

Please contact your state’s selection coordinator with questions about the selection process in your state.

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