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InspireU Explore

Join us for a 5-day camp for Indigenous Year 10 to 12 students in January 2027.

Applications will open on 1 October 2026. 

InspireU Explore is a 5-day residential camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students focused on building aspirations.

If you’re in Years 9 to 11 in 2026, this is your chance to participate in a wide range of activities at our 2027 camp that will help you get a better idea of what university life is all about.

What you’ll do at the InspireU Explore camp:

  • stay at UQ’s amazing St Lucia campus for 5 days (4 nights)
  • attend hands-on workshops and campus tours
  • visit exciting UQ facilities including labs, colleges and sporting venues
  • make long-lasting friendships, have fun and be inspired with staff from the ATSIS Unit.

Key dates

  • Residential camp: Monday 11 – Friday 15 January 2027.
  • Applications open: Thursday 1 October 2026.
  • Applications close: Sunday 1 November 2026.
  • Outcome email sent to applicants: 9 November 2026.

Cost

UQ offers InspireU at no cost to students.

The camp is fully inclusive of travel, meals and accommodation to ensure finances are never a barrier to participation.

Transport

We encourage Indigenous students from all over Queensland to attend.

  • Regional and rural students (further than 1.5 hours away from Brisbane): we will arrange your transport to camp – this may be via bus, train, or plane depending on where you live, and will include shuttles between major transport hubs in Brisbane like the airport, and camp.
  • Local students (within 1.5 hours of Brisbane): please make your own way to camp if you are able. However, if you need assistance with transport, we’re happy to help.

Camp highlights

At InspireU Explore, you’ll expand your horizons and build your aspirations.

Be inspired

Participate in workshops across diverse study areas​.

Set goals

Learn how to develop clear goals for your future with confidence.

Make connections

Form lasting relationships with other InspireU students and university staff​.

Get 1 on 1 tutoring

After the camp, you can access free tutoring to assist you with STEM subjects and help with your journey into UQ.

How to apply

Check your eligibility, what documents you'll need and the steps to follow to submit your application.

Step 1: Check your eligibility

You're eligible if you're:

  • an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
  • currently in Years 9-11 and will be commencing in Years 10-12 in 2027
  • available for the full 5-day camp.

Step 2: Prepare your application

When you submit the online application, you'll need to include:

  • Your own and your parent or guardian’s contact details
  • a letter of support from your referee
  • a copy of your latest school report
  • the number of unexplained absences you’ve had in the past term
  • some short answers to questions about your study interests.

The letter of support can be written by a teacher, principal, guidance officer or school counsellor. It should outline:

  • why they believe you’d benefit from attending the InspireU camp
  • a brief description of your school attendance history from the past year
  • any other details that might help us get to know you and your interests better.

Please speak to your parent or guardian before completing the application, as they will be sent a consent form if you are successful (we cannot secure your place without this).

Step 3: Submit your application

Gather your supporting documents and complete the online form. The form should take you about 10 minutes.

Applications will open on 1 October 2026.

Next steps

You’ll receive an email to confirm we have received your application.

We will review your application and email you with the outcome on 9 November 2026.

Continue to check your emails as further details will be shared about the camp before and after the event.

Contact us

If you have any questions, you can email our friendly team: inspireu@uq.edu.au.