Go global in 2018 with a study tour or study exchange program

If you are an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident and completing your Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree at William Angliss Institute, there may be financial assistance on offer to support your studies overseas as part of your qualification through a student grant program. These student grants are made possible with support from the Australian Government’s Australia Awards – Endeavour Mobility Grants (EMG) program.

As your education provider, William Angliss Institute applies for funding each year through the EMG program, and successful projects will be made available to you in the following academic year. Dependent on the project and its duration, funding is available to put towards your study tour or study exchange to cover travel and incidental costs. Through participation in study exchange and study tours, you will be socially and culturally enriched, adding a further dimension to your individual experiences as you prepare to enter the job market. 

Please note places are limited, so apply directly through your department during the application period.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, you must:

• be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
• be enrolled at William Angliss Institute throughout the duration of the Project, and
• be undertaking (as applicable) a Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelor Degree at the commencement of the Project
• must not receive more than one grant under each mobility sub-program

Open applications

Study Exchange (for degree students only)

The Faculty of Higher Education is currently advertising five (5) positions for the below exchange programs to our partner universities with funding available to support you. Study with partner universities counts towards your degree at William Angliss Institute.

Destinations

1. Spain (attendance in semester 2, 2018 and 2019) – 3 positions
2. Italy (attendance in semester 2, 2018 and 2019) – 1 position
3. England (attendance in 2019) – 1 position

Applications close 5pm, 20 April 2018

For further information contact Rhiannon Dawlings on rhiannon.dawlings@angliss.edu.au or 9606 2511

Study Tour – Diploma of Food Science and Technology

A group of 8 Diploma of Food Science students will travel to New Zealand in July, 2018 (Term Break) on a guided 5 - 6 day student excursion. Tour includes attendance at the New Zealand Institute of Food Science and Technology Inc. Conference, professional development activities, site visits and other culinary adventures in the Hamilton region. Funding will cover most expenses including return air travel to New Zealand, accommodation, conference registration, and most meals. An additional personal contribution of $600.00 to $800.00 (to be confirmed) must be made to cover all remaining expenses on the trip. Sightseeing activities and personal expenditure will be at your own cost.

Applications close 5pm, 20 April 2018

For further information contact Kathy Majstorovic on kathy.majstorovic@angliss.edu.au

FAQs

What is the Endeavour Mobility Grant program?

The Australian Government is committed to providing support for more Australian students to study overseas as part of your Australian qualification. The Endeavour Mobility Grants (EMG) program support Australian tertiary education institutions to provide undergraduate, postgraduate and vocational education and training (VET) students with an overseas study experience that contributes to your Australian qualification.

The following sub-programs are available under the EMG.

What is study exchange?

Study exchange (available for Higher Education students only) form an integral part of the tourism, hospitality, events and food industry education.  Receive new perspectives on how the industry works globally and immerse yourselves in other cultures.

Study with partner universities counts towards your degree at William Angliss.

What is a study tour?

Study Tours can vary from two weeks to over a month in duration. They offer a glimpse into the various cultures and lifestyles from around the world. The tours incorporate industry-related sightseeing, work placements and opportunities.

For Faculty of Higher Education students, the Study Tour counts as a credit towards your Degree. This experience also contributes to the unit(s) or learning outcomes for VET students, and is an amazing way to mix study and travel.

How can I receive funding through EMG as a student?

EMG grant funding is allocated to students through your education provider. Students cannot apply directly to the Department for EMG grants.

If you are interested in student mobility opportunities, you should contact the Student Services office or email studentservices@angliss.edu.au for more information. Further information may also be found at https://internationaleducation.gov.au

Will I lose income support payments while studying overseas?

For questions related to accessing student income payments (including Youth Allowance and Austudy) while participating in a student mobility program, please contact the Department of Human Services.