Cambodia

In Cambodia, the Peace Scholarship Program is managed by IDP Education Pty Ltd.

Award

The Peace Scholarship Program for undergraduate students from Cambodia includes:

• Tuition fees for study abroad at selected Australian universities
• Return airfare between Cambodia and Australia
• Student visa costs and Overseas Student Health Cover
• A fortnightly allowance to cover living and accommodation expenses
• Two day orientation welcome program
• Other services and products offered by supporters of the Peace Scholarship Program including IDP Education Australia
• Lifetime networking opportunities with Peace Scholarship recipients from countries all over the world

Students who meet all the eligibility criteria outlined below and who are studying at etiher the Royal University of Phnom Penh or the Royal University of Agriculture in Cambodiaare invited to apply for the Peace Scholarship.

Applicants from Cambodia can apply for two different categories of Peace Scholarships to commence study in Australia in July 2008:

How to 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 and no more than six semesters of your first full-time undergraduate degree of an accredited course at either the Royal University of Phnom Penh or the Royal University of Agriculture in Cambodia
• You have achieved a grade point average of 7.5/10 (or equivalent) in your degree to date
• You can fulfil the requirements for study abroad at the chosen host institution including English language proficiency
• You can preferably gain credit transfer for your study abroad program in Australia for your degree at your home institution
• You do not hold citizenship or permanent residency in Australia and have not previously studied overseas, either in Australia or elsewhere
• 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 experience will further 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 Cambodia by February 28^th 2008

• Completed, printed and signed Application Form (note application form must be typed and in English, handwritten applications will not be accepted)
• Completed, printed and signed Agreement of Award Terms and Conditions
• Certified true copy of current passport or official government identification card
• Certified and English translated true copy of official academic transcript, including current year grades and explanation of grading system
• Original and current certificate of either:

- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test results

- Computer Based TOEFL

- Paperbased TOEFL

- Internet Based TOEFL

note: Institutional TOEFL will not be accepted)

• 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 and references from any political party will not be accepted.

Your application will not be assessed if you do not fulfil all the selection criteria OR if you do not submit all the required materials

Please submit all the materials above to:
Bong Angkeara
Senior Administration Officer
IDP Education Pty Ltd
No. 46, Street 214, Boeung Raing
Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh CAMBODIA

No late applications will be accepted.

Selection Procedure

All applications must be received by IDP Cambodia by February 28^th 2008.

All applications received will be sent to IDP Education Australia and the Peace Scholarship Program in Australia for final selection. Once applications are selected, they will be sent to the participating universities for placement.

Final award of the Peace Scholarship is subject to acceptance into the study abroad program at the selected institution as well as receipt of the appropriate visa to study in Australia.

Contact Information

For more information regarding the 2008 Peace Scholarship Program please contact the Peace Scholarship Program representative in Cambodia at angkeara.bong@idp.com.

Alternatively you can email your questions and comments to globalpeace@idp.com.

Don’t forget, the APPLICATION deadline is February 28^th, 2008.

In 2007/08 the Peace is Cambodia is supported by:

The Peace Scholarship Program in Cambodia is managed by IDP Cambodia

For more information please contact: 

Bong Angkeara
Senior Administration Officer

IDP Education Pty Ltd
No. 46, Street 214, Boeung Raing
Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh CAMBODIA

Tel: (023) 212113
E-mail: angkeara.bong@idp.com 

Or email globalpeace@idp.com