India

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

 

IELTS Australia and the Queensland University of Technology, in association with the Peace Scholarship Program are offering the opportunity for one student from India to study abroad in Australia for one semester commencing February 2009.

 

What do I get?

 

There is one Peace Scholarship available for an eligible student in India worth up to AU$15,000 and covering:

  • Tuition fees for study abroad at the Queensland University of Technology for 1 semester (value $9,000)
  • Funds to cover living costs, accommodation and other costs while in Australia (travel and visa costs are the responsibility of the recipient) ($6,000)
  • Two day orientation welcome program (free)
  • 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 India
  • 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 host university in Australia 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
  • 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 India (details below) by 30th September, 2008.

   

  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 IDP

  4. Proof of English language ability including IELTS or TOEFL (paper-based, computer-based or internet based)

  5. Study abroad application form for Queensland University of Technology

  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 IDP India (details below) by 30th September 2008.

 

Who can I contact for more information?

 

For more information regarding the 2008 Peace Scholarship Program please contact globalpeace@idp.com or the contact from IDP India below.

 

Please send your applications to the IDP Office listed below by the 30th September.

 

Vivienne Fenandoe
Manager Systems Communication (Branding & Marketing) - India

IDP Education India Pvt Ltd  
201, Second Floor
The Presidency
No.1 St. Mark's Road
Bangalore - 560001 India
Phone:  91 80 41233751-56
Email: vivienne.fenandoe@idp.com

 

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

 

 

 

 

The Peace Scholarship Program in India is proudly supported by:

 

QUT

 

IELTS
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.