1. 2010 Round Information Session Mark Darby Director, Scholarships, Exchanges and Alumni

2. Aim of the Awards  Development of internationally aware, skilled future leaders  Building human capital with an Asia focus  Establishment of enduring education and professional linkages

3. Australian Applicants:  Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (20)  Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Undergraduate Awards (20) International Applicants:  Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (10) Awards offered from 2010

4. 2010 Focus Countries  China (including Hong Kong and Macau SARs)  India  Indonesia  Japan  Malaysia  Singapore  Republic of Korea  Taiwan  Thailand  Vietnam

5. Opportunities for Award Holders  Build professional networks throughout Asia  Experience unique education systems  Be recognised in a high profile Award

6. Opportunities for Universities  Develop and enhance links throughout Asia  Build profiles in the Asia region  Involvement in the nomination of students for the Awards  $3,000 per successful nominated applicant to help with the internship placement

7. Structure of Award Stage 1  Study component for up to 12 months (6 months or 1 semester minimum) Stage 2  Internship or work placement component for up to 12 months (2 months minimum)

8. Internship  Compulsory for Undergraduate Award holders  Strongly encouraged for Postgraduate Award holders  Between two and 12 months duration  Can be undertaken with more than one employer

9. Selection Criteria and Eligibility  High-level academic achievement  Well defined study or research program  Relevant proposal  Potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation  Community engagement  Unique achievement or outstanding service

10. Required Documents  Application form  Proof of academic achievement  Referee report  Confirmation of affiliation or offer of acceptance from the host university

11. Timeline July to SeptApplications open and Universities will have their own internal timelines for applications 30 Sept Nominations from Universities due to DEEWR October Applications assessed by independent selection panel Early NovOutcome announced and Award Holders informed Late NovEvent in Canberra for Award Holders and Universities

12. Website For further information including a list of University Contact Officers for Australian applicants please go to: www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/PMs_Awards/ www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/PMs_Awards/ General DEEWR email for the Prime Minister’s Awards: pm.endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au pm.endeavour.awards@deewr.gov.au