The Victorian International Education Awards (VIEA) rewards outstanding achievement and recognises excellence in international education in Victoria. These prestigious awards recognise and celebrate leaders in Victoria’s international education sector and the outstanding achievements of international students. Winners of the student awards will be awarded a scholarship of up to $10,000 for study related expenses at a Victorian educational institution. The International Student Awards category is an opportunity to showcase initiatives and achievements of international students through the following awards:
International Student of the Year–English Language Training: This Award will be presented to an international student who is studying a minimum of 20 weeks of an English Language course and has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and contributed to the internationalisation of their institution and the broader Victorian community.
International Student of the Year–Vocational Education and Training (VET): This Award will be presented to an international student who has undertaken a VET course and has demonstrated outstanding achievement in their studies and contributed to the internationalisation of their institution and the broader Victorian community.
International Student of the Year–Higher Education: This Award will be presented to an international student who has studied an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework based program at a Victorian university and demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and contributed to the internationalisation of their institution and the broader Victorian community.
International Student of the Year–Research: This Award will be presented to an international student who has been pursuing a postgraduate research program either at Masters (by Research) or PhD level, and has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and contributed to the internationalisation of their institution and the broader Victorian community.
In addition there are two Premier’s Awards to recognise an overall Victorian International Education Provider and Victorian International Student of the Year. Applications for these two categories are not required, as applicants for other Awards are automatically considered for these awards.
Study Subjects and Level:
Awards are available in any discipline. The awards are obtainable for studying following courses: English Language Training, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Higher Education (undergraduate or postgraduate coursework based program) and Research (postgraduate research program either at Masters by Research or PhD level) at a Victorian education institution.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this Victorian International Student Award, the students must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled as an international student in a course at a Victorian education provider
- Names and contact details of two referees who agree to be contacted to provide further information on the nomination.
- Agree to full terms and conditions (these will include being available to promote the awards and international education as required as well as providing a picture of themselves for marketing purposes).
Scholarship Open for:
International students can apply for these Victorian International Education Awards.
Scholarship Value:
Student winners receive a generous $10,000 scholarship to support their studies in Victoria and the winner of the Premier’s Award will receive an additional $10,000 scholarship.
Selection Criteria:
Applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- Academic excellence;
- Demonstrated contribution and connection to the Victorian community
- Capacity to act as an inspirational role model for international students and the Victorian community.
How to Apply? The applying mode is online.
Application Deadline: 4th July 2014.
For further information: http://educationawards.com.au/
