Brazil

Here is your opportunity to experience the Australian education system and culture for two semesters as part of your undergraduate degree.

 

Griffith University and Queensland Education and Training International, in association with the Peace Scholarship Program are offering the opportunity for two students from Brazil to study abroad in Australia for one semester commencing February 2009.

 

What do I get?

 

There are two Peace Scholarships available for eligible students in Brazil worth up to AU$15,000 and covering:

  • Tuition fees for study abroad at Griffith University for 1 semester
  • Funds to cover living costs, accommodation and other costs while in Australia (travel and visa costs are the responsibility of the recipient)
  • Two day orientation welcome program
  • Other services and products offered by supporters of the Peace Scholarship Program
  • Lifetime networking opportunities with Peace Scholarship recipients worldwide

Students who meet the eligibility criteria as provided below are invited to apply for the Peace Scholarship.

 

How do I apply?

 

STEP 1

 

Ensure you fulfil each of the selection criteria as detailed below:

  • At the time of application you have completed at least three semesters and no more than six semesters of your first full-time undergraduate degree of an accredited course at any university in Brazil
  • You have achieved at least a 65-70% average mark in your degree to date
  • You can preferably gain credit transfer for your study abroad program at Griffith University for your degree at your home institution
  • You have a level of English language proficiency that satisfies both Student Visa requirements for entry to Australia as well as host institution requirements:
  • - IELTS: 6.0 overall, and minimum 5.5 in each category
    - Paper Based TOEFL: 550
    - Computer Based TOEFL: 213
    - Internet Based TOEFL: 79 with minimum 19 in any section
  • You do not hold citizenship or permanent residency in Australia and have not previously studied overseas, either in Australia or elsewhere (unless on a scholarship or to study English) 
  • You are able to demonstrate a commitment to ‘global peace and understanding’ through community, academic or professional achievements
  • You are able to indicate how the Peace Scholarship experience will enhance  your professional development and help contribute to global peace and understanding
  • You are able to demonstrate a financial need and that without this scholarship you would not have the chance to study overseas

STEP 2:

 

The following materials must be received by IDP in Sydney, Australia by 30 August, 2008 (remember to allow at least one week for delivery time and keep an official record of the date you sent your application to Australia).

   

  1. Completed, printed and signed application form
  2. Completed, printed and signed Agreement of Award Terms and Conditions
  3. Completed, printed and signed Application for Study Abroad from Griffith University
  4. Certified true copy of English translated official academic transcript, including current year grades - certified by university President / Rector / vice-chancellor or faculty dean at your home university.
  5. Proof of English language ability including IELTS or TOEFL (paper-based, computer-based or internet based)
  6. Two References/Testimonials in English
  • One reference/testimonial from home institution (Dean or higher). This reference/testimonial must follow the format outlined on the Home Institution Reference Form and address the criteria requested
  • One reference/testimonial from someone you have worked with on a particular community service project that you talk about in your application (preferably your supervisor), or from someone who can honestly discuss your involvement in community based activities and projects and who has known you for more than 2 years. This reference/testimonial must follow the format outlined on the Community Leader Reference Form and address the criteria requested.

 

Note: References cannot be submitted from a person to whom you are related.

 

All applications must be received by the Peace Scholarship Program office in Sydney Australia (details below) by 30th August 2008.

 

Who can I contact for more information?

 

For more information regarding the 2008 Peace Scholarship Program please contact the Eleanor Rivers in Sydney , Australia :

 

Ms Eleanor Rivers

Manager, Peace Scholarship Program

Level 4, 210 Clarence Street

Sydney, NSW, 2000

Australia

Ph. +61 2 82512701

Fax: +61 2 82512780

Email: eleanor.rivers@idp.com

 

 

Don’t forget, the APPLICATION deadline is 30th August 2008

 

 

 

 

The 2008/09 Peace Scholarship Program in Brazil is proudly supported by:

 

Griffith University

 

 

QLD Government
The Peace Scholarship Program is an initiative of IDP Education Australia Limited (ACN: 008 597 831). A wholly owned subsidiary company of IDP Education Australia Limited, Education Australia (International Enterprises) Pty Ltd (ACN:089 228 053) is the trustee of both Trusts facilitating the Peace Scholarship Program – the Peace Scholarship Trust and the Peace Scholarship Program Trust. The composition of the Board of Directors of the Trustee Company complies with relevant government legislation and regulations. The Peace Scholarship Trust has the necessary Fundraiser and/or charitable collection registration where required under Australian state or territory legislation. The Australian Taxation Office has endorsed ‘The Trustee for the Peace Scholarship Trust’ (ABN: 85 931 859 523) as a Deductible Gift Recipient.