Burma

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

The University of Canberra, Australian National University, IELTS Australia and UNIFEM Australia, in association with the Peace Scholarship Program are offering the opportunity for one FEMALE student from Burma to study in Australia for two semesters commencing February 2009.

What do I get?

There is one Peace Scholarship available for an eligible student in Burma worth over AU$30,000 and covering:

• Tuition fees for English language study at the University of Canberra for 1 semester (February - June 2009)
• Tuition fees for study abroad at the Australian National University (ANU) for 1 semester (July - December 2009)
• Homestay in Canberra for one semester
• Accommodation scholarship to stay on-campus at ANU for one semester
• Funds to cover living costs while in Australia
• Travel, visa and Overseas Student Health Cover costs
• 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:

• You are a female undergraduate student in Burma
• 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 Burma
• 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 the University of Canberra 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: 5.5 overall, and minimum 5.0 in each category
  - Paper Based TOEFL: 550
  - Computer Based TOEFL: 213
  - Internet Based TOEFL: 79
• 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 30 September, 2008 to the Peace Scholarship Coordinator in Burma (details below).

     

  1. Completed, printed and signed application form
  2. Completed, printed and signed Agreement of Award Terms and Conditions
  3. 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.
  4. Proof of English language ability including IELTS or TOEFL (paper-based, computer-based or internet based)
  5. 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 coordinator in Burma by 30th September 2008

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• Gill Pattison

• Peace Scholarship Program

• River Gallery

• The Strand Hotel

• 92 Kanna Rd

• Yangon

Who can I contact for more information?

For more information regarding the 2008 Peace Scholarship Program please contact:

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• Ms Eleanor Rivers

  Manager, Peace Scholarship Program

  Ph. +61 2 82512701

  Fax: +61 2 82512780

  Email: eleanor.rivers@idp.com

   

   

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