WHAT ARE THE VICTORIAN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AWARDS?
The Victorian International Education Awards presented by Study Melbourne, is a government initiative that recognises the effort and achievements of Melbourne’s international student community. It celebrates the significant contribution international students offer in making Melbourne the culturally-diverse part of Australia that it is, and so much more.
Last year, Holmesglen international student Junel Tagarino was a finalist in the Vocational Education category. In 2018, Iyiade (Hybee) Aibinuomo and Ka Ho (Dereck) Lee were award winners. Read more about Junel, Iyiade and Ka Ho's experiences.
Do you know a high-achieving international student that deserves recognition? Is it you? Read on for more information about this opportunity.
WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?
Award winners in each category, with the exception of the International Alumnus of the Year, are awarded $6,000 and up to two runners-up per category are awarded $2,000 each.
All finalists and winners will receive a certificate of recognition.
The recipient of the ‘Premier’s Award – International Student of the Year’ will receive an additional $10,000 to be used for their studies.
All award winners will automatically become part of the Study Melbourne Ambassador program in 2021.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?
International Student of the Year – English Language Training
This Award will be presented to an international student who is studying an English Language course that runs for a minimum of 20 weeks.
Applicants must have demonstrated outstanding improvement and contributed to the internationalisation of their institution.
International Student of the Year – Higher Education
This Award will be presented to an international student who is studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework-based program at a Victorian education provider.
Applicants must demonstrate how they have contributed to the internationalisation of their institution, the broader Victorian community and academic achievements.
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 Doctoral level.
Applicants must demonstrate how they have contributed to the internationalisation of their institution, the broader Victorian community and academic achievements.
International Student of the Year – Regional
This Award will be presented to an international student who is studying at a Victorian education provider outside the Melbourne metropolitan area.
Applicants must demonstrate how they have contributed to the internationalisation of their institution, the broader Victorian community and academic achievements.
International Student of the Year – Vocational Education and Training (VET)
This Award will be presented to an international student who is undertaking a VET course.
Applicants must demonstrate how they have contributed to the internationalisation of their institution, the broader Victorian community and academic achievements.
Victorian Student of the Year – Internationalisation
This Award will be presented to a domestic student studying an accredited course at a Victorian education provider.
Applicants must have actively and effectively supported the engagement of international students with the broader Victorian community
International Alumnus of the Year
This Award will be presented to an alumnus of a Victorian educational institution who studied as an international student.
Applicants must have used their student experience and education to maintain links and create benefits to Victoria through business, volunteering or community networks.
Premier's Award – International Student of the Year
The Premier’s Award – International Student of the Year will recognise the most outstanding candidate for this year. Nominees for other awards will automatically be considered as candidates, so this award does not require an application. Recipients of the Premier’s Award will help promote the State as a leading international student destination.
Applications for the 2020 Victorian International Education Awards (VIEA) program are open until 11.59pm on Friday 13 November 2020.
For further information and detailed criteria, please visit: https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/about-study-melbourne/programs-and-services/victorian-international-education-awards/2020-victorian-international-education-awards