AIA COMMBANK: INDONESIA SCHOLARSHIP
Taking applications from NSW students NOW
Two week immersion course, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. 5 to 16 January 2015.
The Australia Indonesia Association of NSW (AIA) is offering 2 scholarships to NSW high school students to attend an intensive 2-week Indonesian language course. The course includes daily tuition and real life tasks to practice what has been taught. It is held in Yogyakarta, Java, and is delivered by the AIA Victoria who has been providing language courses in Indonesia since 2007.
The AIA CommBank Scolarship includes:
Eligibility Criteria:
Why apply?
The AIA CommBank Scolarship includes:
- Return flight Sydney - Yogyakarta (domestic transfers if necessary)
- Accommodation at a homestay with an Indonesian family
- 2 week language course
- Meals
Eligibility Criteria:
- NSW Student in Yr 10 or 11 who is studying beginners, continuers or extension Bahasa Indonesia.
- Demonstrable ability in Bahasa Indonesia.
- Intention to continue with Bahasa Indonesia studies.
- Engaged with the wider school and community in a range of activities.
- Maturity, determination.
- The potential to be a cultural ambassador.
- Keep a diary or blog to share the experience and promote the study of Bahasa Indonesia after returning.
- A letter of support from the school's Indonesian language teacher with signoff by the school principal on application.
- Shortlisted candidates to complete a Skype interview with AIA NSW
Why apply?
- Have an experience of a lifetime.
- Increase confidence in using Bahasa Indonesia.
- Unique opportunity to share daily life with an Indonesian family.
- Be inspired and encouraged to further your study of Bahasa Indonesia.
- Explore Yogyakarta's rich cultural history
- Acquire a deeper understanding of the world's 4th most populous nation and Australia's closest neighbour.
How to apply?
- Download and complete the AIA CommBank application form
- Email application including scanned copies of support letters to education@australia-indonesia-association.com by the closing date
KEY DATES
19th Sept Applications Close
31st Oct Shortlisted candidates have been contacted and winners announced
Nov - Dec Liaison with host family
Jan 2015 2 week immersion program starts
31st Oct Shortlisted candidates have been contacted and winners announced
Nov - Dec Liaison with host family
Jan 2015 2 week immersion program starts
For more information contact:
Marilyn Campbell, AIA Education Committee
T: 9718 4260 (9-5pm, 7.30-9pm)
E: marilyn.campbell@optusnet.com.au
E: marilyn.campbell@optusnet.com.au
Miriam Tulevski, AIA Education Convenor
T: 0419 425 455
E: mtulevski@apmd.com.au
E: mtulevski@apmd.com.au
Michael Kramer, AIA Education Committee
T: 9489 5357 (after hours)
E: mkramer361@gmail.com (preferred)
E: mkramer361@gmail.com (preferred)
AUSTRALIA INDONESIA ASSOCIATION OF NSW
The Australia Indonesia Association of NSW is a social organisation that unites people with a cultural interest in Indonesia. It was established to promote friendship, understanding and good relations between Australians and Indonesians through art, culture and literature.
Email: education@australia-indonesia-association.com
Website: http://australia-indonesia-association.com/
Location: GPO Box 802 Sydney, NSW Australia 2001
Phone: +61 2 8078 4774
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/52751124027/
2014 AIA CommBank Winner - Maire Playford, Macarthur Anglican School
L to R: David Nockles, Principal, Miriam Tulevski, AIA Education Convenor, Geoff Coates, Executive General Manager International Financial Services, Commonwealth Bank