Australian Government support for work integrated learning through mobility and scholarship programs ACEN - Queensland Jan Febey Manager, International Mobility Branch Department of Education and Training 6 April 2017
The Australian context Around 38,000 outbound mobility experiences by Australian students in 2015 Mobility supports Australia s priority to enhance international cooperation
National Strategy for International Education 2025 Making transformative partnerships between people, institutions and governments student, researcher and academic mobility
Global Work Integrated Learning through mobility Broad scope for students within the government s scholarship and mobility programs: Study, internships, practicum placements, volunteering Practical experiences the lead to a greater understand of the global environment.
The New Colombo Plan is a signature initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by supporting Australian undergraduates to study and undertake internships in the region.
Key features Australian Government foreign policy initiative Supports Australian undergraduates to study and undertake work experience across 40 locations in the Indo-Pacific through: a prestigious scholarships program a flexible mobility program a focus on supporting internships and mentorships
Scholarship program Prestigious scholarship program for semester-based study and internships or mentorships Open to Australian undergraduates aged 18-28 Between 120 and 150 scholarships expected to be awarded in 2018 Scholars expected to be announced in late November
Mobility Program Supports semester-based or short-term study, internships, mentorships, practicums & research Open to Australian undergraduates aged 18-28, with capacity to include some students over 28 Around $36 million in mobility grants are expected to be awarded in 2018 Applications for 2018 are now open
Workplace experiences Meaningful course-related work experiences complement students formal studies Internships, mentorships and practicums are a hallmark of the New Colombo Plan They provide students with an opportunity to test their skills in real-life situations build cross-cultural competencies and develop professional networks
Competitive, merit based scholarships Support Australia s international education and science engagement Available to both Australians and international applicants
Popular destinations
Endeavour opportunities for Australians Postgraduate Scholarships Research Fellowships (also includes the Research Fellowship for Indigenous Australians and the Australia Cheung Kong) Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship Executive Fellowships
Learning in workplaces Endeavour internships Of 155 Australian recipients eligible to undertake an internship (as part of their Endeavour program) 86 chose to utilise this option during the 2010-2016 period. The most popular destinations were Asian countries. Public health, political science, and international law were the most common themes of field of study.
Workplace learning in legal studies Host Institution: Shanghai Jiao Dong University (Koguan Law School) China I am grateful for the broad strategic partnerships, immense intellectual empowerment, and deep personal growth during my time in the People s Republic of China. Michael Chin 2012 Endeavour alumnus
Workplace learning with UNEP Host Institution: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR The scholarship was more than a semester overseas; it was life changing. It has shaped the person I am today, helped me secure my current graduate job, and I am confident that my experience will shape my future career. Ethan Bowering, 2012 Endeavour alumnus
Workplace learning with UN agencies I was privileged to meet with over 40 disarmament negotiators in Geneva from national delegations, NGOs and international organisations. The doors started opening in my first week in Geneva. Timothea Horn 2015 Endeavour alumnus
Endeavour Mobility Grants Support students to study overseas as part of their qualification Create opportunities for students to engage globally with other students, institutions, businesses and other stakeholders Strengthen institutional capacity to collaborate and partner with overseas education providers, businesses and other stakeholders.
Categories of Endeavour mobility grants International Student Exchange Program Study Overseas Short-term Mobility Program Vocational Education and Training Outbound Mobility Program Endeavour Cheung Kong Student Exchange Program Asia Postgraduate Program Asia Vocational Education and Training Program
Funding is provided to Australian tertiary institutions through a competitive funding round. Mobility projects may include study, practicums, clinical placements, internships and volunteer projects.
Fields of study utilising Endeavour Mobility Grants 14% 4% 7% 14% Architecture And Building Management And Commerce Society And Culture 39% 22% Education Health
Mobility Grants in Queensland 2008-2015: o 9 QLD universities o 625 mobility projects o 3895 outbound student grants o 509 inbound student grants o Total funding of $16,225,500
Examples of projects: Murdoch University Bachelor of Nursing clinical exchange program in Scotland. University of Technology Sydney law students internship in China. The University of Melbourne Doctor of Veterinary Medicine clinical placement in Myanmar. Australian Catholic University health care students clinical and community health placement in Santiago.
2018 round of Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships will open in April 2017 and close 30 June 2017. 2018 round of Endeavour Mobility Grants will open for applications in April 2017 and close 14 June 2017. Further information is available at http://internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour
For more information Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships and Endeavour Mobility Grants: internationaleducation.gov.au/endeavour New Colombo Plan: dfat.gov.au/new-colombo-plan