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2010 Round Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

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2010 Round Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni. Aim of the Awards. Development of internationally aware, skilled future leaders Building human capital with an Asia focus Establishment of enduring education and professional linkages. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

2010 Round Information Session

Mark Darby

Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Page 2: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Aim of the AwardsAim of the Awards

Development of internationally aware, skilled future

leaders

Building human capital with an Asia focus

Establishment of enduring education and professional

linkages

Page 3: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Australian Applicants:

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (20)

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Undergraduate Awards (20)

International Applicants:

Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (10)

Awards offered from 2010Awards offered from 2010

Page 4: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

2010 Focus Countries2010 Focus Countries

China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs) IndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaSingaporeRepublic of KoreaTaiwanThailandVietnam

Page 5: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Opportunities for Award Opportunities for Award HoldersHolders

Build professional networks throughout Asia

Experience unique education systems

Be recognised in a high profile Award

Page 6: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Opportunities for UniversitiesOpportunities for Universities

Develop and enhance links throughout Asia

Build profiles in the Asia region

Involvement in the nomination of students for the Awards

$3,000 per successful nominated applicant to help with the

internship placement

Page 7: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Structure of AwardStructure of Award

Stage 1

Study component for up to 12 months (6 months or 1 semester minimum)

Stage 2

Internship or work placement component for up to 12 months (2 months minimum)

Page 8: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

InternshipInternship

Compulsory for Undergraduate Award holders

Strongly encouraged for Postgraduate Award holders

Between two and 12 months duration

Can be undertaken with more than one employer

Page 9: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Selection Criteria and EligibilitySelection Criteria and Eligibility

High-level academic achievement

Well defined study or research program

Relevant proposal

Potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation

Community engagement

Unique achievement or outstanding service

Page 10: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Required DocumentsRequired Documents

Application form

Proof of academic achievement

Referee report

Confirmation of affiliation or offer of acceptance from the host university

Page 11: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

TimelineTimeline

July to Sept Applications open and Universities will have their own internal timelines for applications

30 Sept Nominations from Universities due to DEEWR

October Applications assessed by independent selection panel

Early Nov Outcome announced and Award Holders informed

Late Nov Event in Canberra for Award Holders and Universities

Page 12: 2010 Round  Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

Website Website

For further information including a list of University Contact Officers for Australian applicants please go to:

www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/PMs_Awards/

General DEEWR email for the Prime Minister’s Awards: [email protected]