Vietnam
Here is your opportunity to experience the
Australian education system and culture for one semester as part of
your undergraduate degree.
IELTS Australia, the University of
Ballarat and the Victorian Department of
Education, in association with the Peace Scholarship
Program are offering the opportunity for one student from
Vietnam 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 Vietnam worth up to
AU$14,000 and covering:
- Tuition fees for study abroad at the University of Ballarat 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 Vietnam
- 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 Vietnam (details below) by 30th
September, 2008.
- Completed, printed and signed application
form
- Completed, printed and signed Agreement of
Award Terms and Conditions
- Certified true copy of English translated
official academic transcript, including current year grades -
certified by IDP
-
Proof of English language ability including IELTS or TOEFL
(paper-based, computer-based or internet based)
-
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
Vietnam (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
contacts below. Please send your applications to any of the IDP
offices listed below by the 30th September.
Ho Chi Minh
City:
Lan Doan (Ms.)
IDP Ho Chi Minh City
12 Bis Phan Ke Binh Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Te: 84 8 910 4205
Fax 84 8 910 4206
Email: lan.doan@idp.com
Hanoi:
Lan Anh Le (Ms.)
IDP Hanoi
53A Le Van Huu Street
Hai Ba Trung District
Hanoi
Vietnam
Te: 84 4 943 9739
Fax 84 4 943 9737
Email: lananh.le@idp.com
Da Nang
Hoang Anh Tu (Mr.)
IDP Da Nang
96 Le Loi Street
Hai Chau District
Da Nang
Vietnam
Te: 84 511 388 9838
Fax 84 511 388 9848
Email: tu.hoang@idp.com
Can Tho
Nam Tran (Mr.)
IDP Can tho
2nd Floor, R. 201
Nguyen Hieu Building
131 Tran Hung Dao Street
Ninh Kieu District
Can Tho
Vietnam
Te: 84 710 733 667
Fax 84 710 733 668
Email: nam.tran@idp.com
Don’t forget, the APPLICATION deadline
is 30th September 2008
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