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The Peace Scholarship Program is committed to providing opportunities for eligible students in selected countries worldwide to study abroad in Australia for one or two semesters.

 The Program operates on the principle that providing this opportunity will promote the interaction of diverse cultures through international education opportunities, improve cross-cultural understanding and lead to enduring global peace.Here is your opportunity to experience the Australian education system and culture for one semester as part of your undergraduate degree.

AusAID Indonesia, IDP Education Australia, Edith Cowan University, Macquarie University and the University of Notre Dame, in association with the Peace Scholarship Program are offering the opportunity for up to four students from Indonesia to study abroad in Australia for one semester commencing February 2009.

What do I get?

There are up to four Peace Scholarships available for eligible students in Indonesia worth up to AU$15,000 and covering:

• Tuition fees for study abroad at an Australian university for 1 semester
• Funds to cover travel costs, living costs, accommodation and other costs
• 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 Indonesia
• 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 oversea

STEP 2:

The following materials must be received by IDP in Indonesia (details below) by 30^th September, 2008.

1. Completed, printed and signed application form 
2. Completed, printed and signed Agreement of Award Terms and Conditions
3. Certified true copy of English translated official academic transcript, including current year grades – certified by IDP
4. Proof of English language ability including IELTS or TOEFL (paper-based, computer-based or internet based)
5. 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 Indonesia (details below) by 30^th 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 the IDP office listed below by the 30th September.