Education Australia Project #8412

National Scholarship Program in Australia

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Project Report | Apr 26, 2016
How do we choose our scholars?

By Kate Robey | Charitable Trust Operations Manager

Dear Supporter,

Today I would like to share with you a little bit more about how we choose the scholars that end up joining us on a GVI project in Asia.

There are so many students who are dedicated, deserving and passionate and we wish that we could offer a place for each and every one of them. So, how do we narrow it down?

We primarily rely on our partners in Australia, the Foundation for Young Australians. The FYA 'deliver a range of programs, co-designed with young people, that create social change across Australia.' The projects that FYA supports are varied, but all focus on offering extra opportunities to the youth of Australia. From helping young people prepare for the world of work to supporting young indigenous leaders to providing a platform for youth to create social change to boosting connections between Asia and Australia. And that is where we come in.

The FYA Asia Hub believes that Australians need to 'shift our mindset and start backing young people to develop skills and a genuine interest and understanding in our regional neighbours'. We here at GVI wholly support the mission to be able to expose as many people as possible to other countries, cultures and experiences so that they may become people who are more aware and empowered.

For a scholar to become eligible to the FYA Experience Asia program and get sponsored by the GVI Trust, thanks to your donations, they have to demonstrate

An interest in Asia specifically
Be able to clearly articulate what specifically interests them and why
Prove that they have the capacity for being 100% committed to the project
Offer an explanation on how they see this opportunity contributing to their future
Have thought about how they will share their experience when they return home
Prove that they would otherwise not be able to access an opportunity like this due to their current situation

We can't wait to share with you how our 5 students for 2016 get along in Asia!

Thank you for your generosity which makes this program possible.

With Gratitude,

The GVI Trust

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