Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards Australian Government

The Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards provide financial support for up to 2.5 years for international students from participating countries to undertake vocational education at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field of study in Australia. Vocational education and training provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. The courses are traditionally non-academic and directly related to a trade, occupation or 'vocation' in which the applicant participates. These courses exclude degree and higher level programs normally delivered by universities.

English language training in Australia is also available when the English language proficiency requirements of the Australian host institution are not met (See Eligibility Requirements below).

The Endeavour VET Awards aim to:

enable high achieving students to undertake study in Australia

• further develop Award Holders’ knowledge and skills in their areas of expertise
  
• showcase Australia’s vocational education and training sector
  
• strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and Award Holders’ home countries
  
• build linkages and networks between Australia and participating countries
  
• address skills shortages in Award Holders’ home countries.

AWARD BENEFIT

• Travel Allowance: $AUD4,500
  
• Establishment Allowance: $AUD4,000
  
• Monthly Stipend (up to 2.5 years on a pro-rata basis): $AUD2,500 per month
  
• Tuition Fees each semester (up to 2 years)* Up to: $AUD6,500 per semester
  
• English language training fees (up to 6 months, if required) Up to: $AUD10,000
  
• Total Award Value Up to: $AUD119,500

*Tuition fees will be paid up to a maximum of $AUD13,000 per year ($AUD26,000 for 2 years).

Health and travel insurance will be provided.

Additional funds are not available to support accompanying dependants or for return visits to the home country.

Awards are up to 2.5 years in duration consisting of:

• Up to 6 months English language training (if required)
  
• Up to 2 years study towards a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree.

REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the 2010 Endeavour Vocational Education and Training (VET) Awards, international applicants must first satisfy the eligibility requirements detailed below. Applicants are required to submit a completed online application along with the required supporting documentation.

1. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of a participating country and reside in a participating country (see Section 9 below).
   
2. Applicants who wish to apply for the 2010 round must not be or have been studying, living or working in Australia in 2009.
3. Applicants holding dual Australian citizenship or permanent residency status in Australia are ineligible to apply.
   
4. Applicants must have completed a qualification equivalent to the Australian Senior School Certificate of Education (Year 12).
   
5. Applicants must have applied for and gained admission to a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree course at an Australian vocational education institution. Conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application. A letter to potential host institutions to assist with your application for admission is attached to these Guidelines.
6. And more, for details please visit link below.
7. Australia | Deadline : Jul 31, 2009

FURTHER DETAILS

http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/international_applicants/vet_awards.htm