I'm glad to hear my response was helpful, iui! Sounds like your application is good, I wish you luck!
My school is honestly not the best in terms of academics, but we (by some crazy miracle) had 4 Monash scholars, and we were all called up by the coordinators to apply. Presumably similar to AngelWings, it wasn't really an opt in thing. Also I'm still confused by this but I think the coordinators also gave letters of recommendation to other students but those students never filled out an application?? I don't know how that worked. Only I got in which is actually quite unusual, typically it's 2 people (or more if the school is super smart).
In terms of KLDYS events, to be honest, we haven't done much so far. We did the welcome event, which was actually really fun. I met some cool people. There were campus tours, which I wanted to attend, but unfortunately I was not free. It seems like it went well! There are also revision lectures for unit 3/4 subjects (though the selection is limited). I also did not attend these as I am actually not completing a 3/4.
Like AngelWings said, you get access to the UoM library which is really cool. I seek to undergo Extended Investigation next year and foresee that I'll be using that a whole bunch.
And again, as AngelWings said, the networking is absolutely invaluable!! I'm not super active in the Discord server, but I coincidentally met someone from KLD at a local program we have since become great friends! People also share subject resources and opportunities (nerd stuff, like camps, Model UN etc.) and I always keep an eye out for those. You can also receive support and support others regarding your subjects, which is super helpful.
Also, as I have stated, I'm a Monash Scholar, and tbh what you get out of KLD is much better, but the Monash Scholar events are much more fun.
Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program
AngelWings Thanks for sharing your experience! I applied mainly because having access to UniMelb's library sounded quite beneficial for my studying. However, it sounds like KLYDS is much more fun and useful than I had expected.
My coordinator essentially picked 5 well-performing students (me being one of them) and gave them a letter that talked about the benefits of joining KLDYS. The other 4 students are quite keen on joing the KLDYS Class of 2025. I know there's a policy where at least 1 student will be accepted from each school so I was wondering what are the chances of all of us getting accepted. I suppose it's highly unlikely
Joey Hopefully, I'll get a chance to experience what yall have from KLDYS! Out of the 5 students at my school, I don't think I'm the strongest applicant but we'll see...
Are all the activities/events complusory like will they mark rolls or something? I'm worried that I won't have time to go to all of them.
iui Yeah, unfortunately not. As I said, typically just 1-3 students only are accepted per school, though Iāve heard that the KLDYS cohort has been gradually getting bigger each year. Btw, I finished school before the Monash Scholars existed; there were more regular cohorts starting from the Class of 2015 from my understanding. Both programs are great for your resume too and it still exists occasionally on mine if itās related to a job Iām after (and Iāve been out of high school for about a decade).
iui Are all the activities/events complusory like will they mark rolls or something? I'm worried that I won't have time to go to all of them.
Nah, none are compulsory. Itās all rather optional. The only rolls they mark are if youāve registered for events that have limited seats and even then, they arenāt compulsory to attend.
AngelWings It seems that KLDYS is such a great opportunity for networking. Are you still in contact with your KLDYS class after all these years?
Sorry for all the questions, I wish my school gave me more info not just a flyer and a letter
iui Actually most uni programs like this are great for networking and youāll find more opportunities as you get older, make more friends and branch out. I also went on a Year 10 Japanese immersion camp by La Trobe and the Department of Education where I met lots of people, and then went to plenty more events and activities in uni.
iui Are you still in contact with your KLDYS class after all these years?
Unfortunately not so much these days, just Facebook friends (yes, it was before Insta was really a thing). I went to Monash (more convenient personally) and then I ended up having classes with many KLDYS people but since gone separate ways. But I still remember the program with fondness.
iui Sorry for all the questions, I wish my school gave me more info not just a flyer and a letter
Nah itās all good. I didnāt get much more than a flyer and a short introduction by my careers teacher as well. And itās what this forum is for! Please feel free to ask as many questions as you want! 
AngelWings I don't have any experience with uni programs. Hence, I have no clue what I should write in my application, what should I ask my teacher to write in the reccomendation letter etc. If I do manage to get into KLDYS, it will be my first. The application process itself has already made me learnt so much
All there is left to do now is hand in my teacher's reccomendation letter and wait for the results.
Once again, thank you so much for sharing your experience!
aved Yes, the reccomendation letter part was not mentioned in the application and will not come up after submission of the form.
I was told by my coordinator to ask a teacher of my liking to write a reccomendation letter. Looking at the flyer, I think the reccomendation letter will act as the school's endorsment? Honestly, I'm not quite sure. I just did what I was prompted to do.
I suggest that you ask your coordinator/teacher whether you need a reccomendation letter, just to be sure.
Best wishes!
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Hi Newbie
Yes, you should apply - it's a great opportunity for a taste of uni life, etc.
However, to apply you need to get the application recommended and sent by your current school so it is important that you register after asking if your school is a partner- maybe talk to your coordinator?
Right now, the Unimelb: Kwong Lee dow young applications are open (until September), Monash has already finalized its 2025 cohort, and I'm pretty sure other unis in Victoria do it as well
Newbie I did find that the majority of schools are included, even those in underrepresented lists.
Ash444 I think so, but itās also not the end of the world if you donāt get in. Itās closed for this year already. Hereās the website for it: Monash scholars program.
Ash444 It is helpful for your resume and more as a āthe uni knows youā, but wonāt give you extra brownie points when it comes to uni applications, for example. It is also helpful for networking, making friends, experiencing some things at uni, and have some perks if successful. (I assume the Monash Scholars Program works similarly to KLYDS.)
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Ash444
According to what I know: most uni scholar program applications open in yr 10 so that your senior years are spent in that program (leading up to uni)
But like what AngelWings said, the program doesn't give you any sort of advantage in uni applications- Monash specifically told us that it's a scholars program and not a scholarship with any additional benefits whatsoever, except it being an extracurricular/networking/uni program. Mainly, as a Monash scholar i am learning a lot about uni, double degrees, vce tips, and future pathways so that is really interesting. BUT DONT LOSE HOPE YET!!!! KWONG LEE DOW YOUNG APPLICATION IS STILL OPEN SO PESTER YOUR COORDINATOR ABOUT IT (KINDLY)
Ash444 It is not work experience but a program that talks about leadership/ soft skills, careers, future pathways with [insert uni] and other perks.
KLDYS applications close on September 1 this year, so if youāre in Year 10, ask your school and get in while itās still open! KLDYS website is here.
AngelWings no I'm in year 11 so I can't do that
iui hi, i was wondering if you ended up getting accepted to KLDYS? i applied as well
hungrycat505 Unfortunately I didnāt get accepted into KLDYS 2025. My friend did though! How about you?