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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

http://www.peacescholarship.idp.com/apply/vietnam.aspx