AustCham China Scholarship Program for Australian Graduates Students, 2014

Applications are invited for AustCham China scholarship program for 2014 year. The purpose of the program is to provide a comprehensive career development platform for Australians with a passion for developing a career in China or with a China focus through its comprehensive language, mentoring and work placement program. Applicants must have completed their Bachelors Degree by commencement of work placement and must be willing to work in China for a minimum of 9 months with the possibility of staying on longer. Applications close on 4 October 2013.

Study Subject(s): The sectors for the upcoming 2014 program will be announcd shortly.

Course Level: The scholarship is offered for talented Australian graduates in key Australian industries in China through its comprehensive language, mentoring and work placement program.

Scholarship Provider: AustCham

Scholarship can be taken at: China

Eligibility:

-Must be an Australian Citizen

-Must have completed their Bachelors Degree by commencement of work placement

-Must be able to demonstrate academic and working interest in the Chinese economy and culture

-Must be willing to work in China for a minimum of 9 months with the possibility of staying on longer

-Candidates must have a minimum of a High credit (70+) average or can demonstrate exceptional commitment to China Australia Bilateral relations through work experience, language study or Chinese university studies.

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Australian students are eligible for this scholarship program.

Scholarship Description: The AustCham China Scholarship is an initiative of AustCham Beijing, developed in response to Australia’s growing economic, cultural and political relationship with China. The scholarship is designed for students who have a long term passion for strengthening this relationship through their business or cultural pursuits. A typical candidate will be in their final year of studies (or have recently graduated) and have undertaken China focused work experience or academic studies. Although Mandarin language skills are not required to apply for this position, candidates who have taken the initiative in developing core cultural and language skills will be highly regarded. Scholarship alumni will form the base of Australia’s young, China focused, business and cultural leaders.

What does it cover? Candidates who are successful in their application for the scholarship will receive the following:

-A return flight to China

-Job placement with an Australian company (an AustCham member company)

-Language Training

-A stipend

-Invitations to attend AustCham’s career and professional development events

-Sponsorship to attend AustCham industry events and seminars

-Airport pickup, accommodation support, visa guidance and orientation

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 2014 Applications close on Friday 4 October 2013.

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