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Student ID and Full Name:

PLEASE ‐ DO NOT STAPLE PAGES TOGETHER

Page 1 of 7 CRICOS Provider Code 00301J

Family Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Given Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Title: _______________________________Gender:_________________________________________________

Student Number: __________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________________

Phone Number: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Number of pages, including express of interest form: ___________________________________________________________________

All correspondence will be sent to the Curtin student email address or Official Communication Channel.

INFORMATION SESSION

Study Abroad / Student Exchange – General Info Session

Location Building 401, Room 152 (Every 4th Wednesday is specific to Asia Indo‐pacific regions) The Study Abroad and Student Exchange Office will be holding information sessions every Wednesday. No booking required.

Time 12.00 – 12.30pm: Presentation 12.30 – 1.00pm: Questions

New Colombo Plan Scholarship 2020 – Info Session with NCP Alumni

Location Building 400, Room 222 RSVP is essential. To register, email [email protected] and include the following details:

Student ID / Full name / Course name (major) / Year level in 2020 / Contact phone number

Time Date: Monday, 25 March 2019 Time: 12.00 – 2.00pm Location: Building 400, Room 222

TIMELINE

31 May 2019 STAGE 1: Nomination process ‐ expression of interest submission closes

Late June 2019 Shortlisted students will be required to undergo a police check as part of NCP Scholarship Nomination process organised by Curtin Scholarships Office.

12 July 2019 Nomination process – outcome available. Curtin nominates up to 10 students to the NCP program

16 July 2019 Nominated students receive application guide and an invitation to complete online application at NCP website

Referees receive guide and an invitation to complete online referee repots at NCP website

14 Aug 2019 Applications close at 11.30pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)

Sep 2019 Applications are shortlisted and shortlisted applicants are notified

Sep ‐ Oct 2019 Shortlisted applicants are interviewed

Nov 2019 All successful and unsuccessful applicants are notified of the outcome of their application

Dec 2019 Successful scholars published on NCP website

Jan – Dec 2020 Successful scholars undertake their NCP program

SUBMISSION CLOSE 4PM, 31 MAY 2019

NEW COLOMBO PLAN (NCP) SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ‐ 2020




INSTRUCTIONS

Please ensure that:

You read the scholarship information, 2020 NCP Guidelines and 2020 Round Advice to Applicants.

Complete all sections of the expression of interest form

All the information you supply is complete and accurate

All the required supporting documentation is attached with your expression of interest – refer documentation and application

checklist at the end of the expression of interest form

Please note:

Shortlisted students will be required to undergo a police check organised by Curtin Scholarships Office in late June to early July

as part of NCP Scholarship Nomination process.

The outcome of the nomination process will be available via Official Communication Chanel on 12 July 2019.

The nominated students will receive application guide and an invitation to complete online application at NCP website on 16 July

2019.

If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please contact the Scholarships Office by email [email protected] or

phone (08) 9266 2992.

For questions relating to the host institution and exchange components, please contact the Study Abroad and Student Exchange Office by

email Russ Braby at [email protected] or phone (08) 9266 4233.

1 What is your current citizenship status?

(Document A – Proof of citizenship – Refer documentation & submission checklist)

Australian Citizen

Australian Citizen with dual citizenship – Please complete 1a

Other ‐ You are ineligible for this scholarship – do not continue

1a Which other countries do you have a citizenship? You must provide all:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

* Applicants with dual citizenship are eligible. However, you must undertake your scholarship program in a third

country, of which you are not a citizen and must maintain Australian citizenship for the duration of your scholarship

program (including internships).

2 Will you be between 18 and 28 (inclusive) years of age as at 1 January 2020?

No – You are ineligible for this scholarship – do not continue

Yes

3 Are you a current student at Curtin University enrolled in your undergraduate degree in 2019?


Yes – Please complete below

3a Course name (major):

_________________________________________________________________________

General Information




4 Have you already completed or will you complete at least one full year (200 credits) of study by 1 January 2020 which counts

towards the undergraduate degree you are enrolled in?


Yes – Please complete 4a

4a Please select your level of study in 2020:

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

5th Year

5.5th Year

Honours Year

5 Is your current course weighted average (CWA) 70 or higher?


Not yet available, however my CWA is expected to be 70 or higher (CWA must be available by 12 July 2019)

Yes – Please provide your current CWA: ________________________________________________

6 Do you intend to commence your study abroad program in the eligible Indo‐Pacific region between 1 January and 31 December

2020 and receive full‐time credits towards your current course of study?



6a Please provide your proposed study abroad program:

Document B – Proof of study abroad programme arrangement – Refer documentation & submission checklist

COUNTRY NAME OF HOST INSTITUTION

STUDY DURATION (DD/MM/YY‐DD/MM/YY)

INTERNSHIP/MENTORSHIP DURATION

(DD/MM/YY ‐ DD/MM/YY)

LANGUAGE TRAINING (DD/MM/YY‐DD/MM/YY),

if applicable

6b Will you be an international exchange or fee‐paying study abroad student?

International exchange student (with partner university)

Fee‐paying study abroad student (non ‐partner university)

6c Please outline details of your proposed scholarship program, including further information on your proposed study

component, internship, mentorship and in‐country language training, as applicable. (Max 300 words)

Document C – Proposed Scholarship Program – Refer documentation & submission checklist

Applicants are not required to have an international exchange/study abroad or an internship I mentorship confirmed at the

time of application. However, you should indicate your proposed plans.

7 Do you intend to commence your study abroad program above even if your NCP Scholarship application may be unsuccessful?

No

Yes




8 Please address the following criteria in preparing your submission for the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program.

The following are the selection criteria against which you will be assessed, including your relative weighting. You should address

each criterion and limit your responses to 300 words per criterion. Please use the guidance in italics to draft your response to

each criterion.

Academic excellence at the tertiary level (40 per cent weighting) (Max 300 words)

Assessment of this criterion will relate to a) the applicant’s graded average achieved in tertiary studies, and b) to ungraded

academic achievements, such as academic awards and commendations, VC’s list, publications, or other examples of academic

excellence at the tertiary level. The applicant’s communication skills, higher‐order cognitive and critical thinking skills, and

engagement in learning will also be assessed. High School academic achievements will not be considered.

Leadership in the community (30 per cent weighting) (Max 300 words)

Assessment of this criterion will relate to the applicant’s demonstrated examples of leadership in the community as well as an

active engagement in the community, including volunteer and not‐for‐profit roles and/or activities they have undertaken in

their local community, nationally, overseas and/or in your university. (For example, student residence committees, student

clubs, politics, sporting, religious, arts organisations, student ambassadors, etc.) This section is not limited at the tertiary level.

You must articulate how you demonstrated leadership skills and why you are passionate about engagement in the community.

Adaptability and resilience (15 per cent weighting) (Max 300 words)

Assessment of this criterion will relate to the applicant’s potential to adapt to change, thrive in a foreign environment, and

demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. This section is not limited at the tertiary level. You must include concrete

examples of these qualities, and strategies employed to manage adversity/set‐backs, and an understanding of what it means to

deal with change, or operate in a foreign environment. Applicants who have never travelled overseas before can provided

strong responses to this criterion by discussing challenges or changes they have faced in Australia. (For examples, student

relocated from regional/rural area of Australia, etc.)

Ability to contribute to New Colombo Plan goals (15 per cent weighting) (Max 300 words)

Assessment of this criterion will relate to the applicant’s understanding of New Colombo Plan objectives, and how the applicant

and their proposed Scholarship Program would help support the New Colombo Plan goals. You must articulate how you will

benefit the NCP goals and objectives over time and as an Alumnus.

Document D – Selection criteria statement and documentation to support your statements – Refer documentation &

submission checklist

9 Please attach two referee letters, with at least one academic referee. Each letter must be a one page reference from a lecturer,

tutor, program co‐ordinator of your leadership activities and/or community involvement, or employer detailing the following:

Academic Excellence at tertiary level

Leadership in the community

Adaptability and resilience

Ability to contribute to New Colombo Plan goals

Selection Criteria Statement

Reference Requirements




Note: You should select referees carefully, ensuring that referees have a good knowledge of your abilities and experiences in relation to the selection criteria. You must give referees sufficient time so they can provide a well‐considered report to expand your selection criteria statement. Referees must hold a position that gives their comments credibility (e.g. a position in Curtin University, workplace, community or organisation)

Document E – Reference – Refer documentation & submission checklist

Documentation Requirements Checklist

Have you submitted ALL the documents below with your submission?

Document A – Proof of citizenship – a copy of Australian birth certificate, Australian passport or Australian citizenship

certificate

Document B ‐ Proof of study abroad program arrangement

o A list of exchange partners from the Curtin Study Abroad and Student Exchange Office, which lists your intended host

institution or

o An evidence that a host university offers a study abroad program and units available in English

(For example, a print out from a host university website)

You are not required to prove evidence of acceptance at your host institution at the time of application.

Document C – Proposed Scholarship Program

o Outline your proposed scholarship program, including further information on your proposed study component, your

internship I mentorship and in‐country language training, as applicable.

o If you are proposing to study a research based honours program overseas you must be supervised by an academic

from the host institution. You should discuss this arrangement and the benefits of undertaking your research program

at your chosen host location.

Document D – Selection Criteria Statement and documentation to support your statement (For example, commendation, VC’s

list, awards, certificate, etc.)

o For more information on how to write your selection criteria statement, visit Curtin Careers website

http://life.curtin.edu.au/careers/selection‐criteria.htm

Document E – Reference requirements – Letter of reference required

o Referees must assess the applicant against the same selection criteria specified in the program guidelines and

expression of interest form. Comments / evaluation are limited to 300 words for each criterion. At least one referee

must be an academic staff member at Curtin University.

If you have any questions about the documentation requirements, please contact the Scholarships Office by email

[email protected] or phone (08) 9266 2992. Subject line: New Colombo Plan Scholarship, Student ID and Full‐name

Documentation & Submission Checklist




1. I declare the information supplied by me to Curtin University of Technology (“Curtin”) is complete and correct in every particular.

2. I understand the scholarship may be cancelled if it is proven that I was offered a scholarship based on false or misleading

information or documentation.

3. I authorise Curtin to obtain from other educational institutions and relevant authorities, at any time, details of my enrolment and

academic record.

4. I consent my personal details, enrolment and academic record will be provided to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

(DFAT) and Education as part of the nomination process.

5. If short‐listed for nomination, I confirm that I will lodge the online National Police Check request and give my consent for Curtin

University to receive a police check certificate and forward any findings to DFAT and Education as part of the nomination process.

6. I consent to Curtin using my personal information supplied for the following purposes:

(a) for Curtin Scholarships Office staff and selection committee members (which includes representative(s) of the

external sponsor, if any, and Curtin staff) to make the scholarship selection;

(b) for the administration of the scholarship;

(c) for Curtin’s general administrative purposes which includes communications involving surveys, the availability of

courses, alumni activity, newsletters and related marketing or promotional activity, and soliciting donations.

7. I acknowledge that I have read and understood Curtin’s Privacy Statement located at http://rim.curtin.edu.au/privacy/. I

understand this Privacy Statement describes how Curtin handles personal information in its possession or control.

Applicant Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Please note:

1. Please print and sign – typed signatures or electronic signature will not be accepted.

2. If you are emailing your application please print your completed application form, sign, scan and email to the scholarships office

along with your supporting documentation.

Submit your completed application in full via one of the following options. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications must be received by 4pm, 31 May 2017:

1. Email:

Email: [email protected] Subject: NCP Expression of Interest, Student no, Full name Accepted Formats are: 1. PDF (preferred) 2. JPEG 3. JPG 4. DOC All other formats will NOT be accepted

2. In person:

Scholarships Office Building 101, Level 1 Curtin University Kent Street BENTLEY WA 6102

3. Post:

Scholarships Office Building 101, Level 1 Curtin University GPO Box U1987 PERTH WA 6845

How to submit

Declaration




We value our students and appreciate any feedback that may enhance our services. 1. How did you hear about the New Colombo Plan Scholarship?

High School

Newspaper/TV advertising

Parents/Family

Friends

Curtin Scholarships Website

Open Day

Promotional Event

Promotional Email

Scholarships Alert

Study Abroad and Student Exchange Office

Other: _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Did you attend one of the Study Abroad and Student Exchange Office / Scholarships Office information sessions?

No


2a. Please tell us how you thought about the information session

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Your suggestions and comments would be very much appreciated _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scholarship Feedback Survey

Documents

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