Global Voices Scholarship
Offered in partnership with Global Voices, this exclusive scholarship will see you join a group of Australian youth representatives to meet with international leaders in policy, economics, health and international development.
"I never expected how much I could get out of the week on both a professional and personal level. As Global Voices scholars, we were exposed to world leaders and discovered the big economic issues facing the world."
James Chan, Global Voices Scholar
About the scholarship
The University of Melbourne, in partnership with Global Voices is offering an exclusive scholarship for a student to represent Australia whilst participating in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Forum this May.
The successful applicant will participate in the Global Voices Scholarship Program and join youth representatives from around Australia to meet with leaders and experts in policy, economics, health and international development.
The Scholarship Program consists of three components:
- Participation in the Global Voices Policy Fellowship
- Canberra Briefings Program (20 - 23 April)
- Attendance at the OECD Forum (Late May 2021)
The Policy Fellowship allows the successful applicant to develop research, analysis and policy-writing skills through developing a policy paper related to the delegation agenda. This policy paper must include specific recommendations for domestic policy application.
In addition to participating in the OECD Forum alongside inspiring leaders from around the world, all Scholars travel to Canberra to participate in a Pre-Departure Briefings Program. This includes private meetings with policy experts, economists, Commonwealth Departmental Secretaries, Members of Parliament, and civil society leaders.
To learn more about the Global Voices program, watch the introductory video.
How much does it cost?
The scholarship place is fully funded by the University of Melbourne and includes all domestic flights, accommodation, breakfasts, insurance and registration fees.
Information Session
Bring your questions and join the information session on Wednesday 3 March, 12-1pm AEDT.
Session link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82758551727
Who can apply?
The Global Voices Scholarship is open to Faculty of Business and Economics University of Melbourne students.
Applicants should have a good understanding of Australia's social and economic priorities and an interest in global future trends, human rights, data collection and analysis, and/or international development. Applicants must also have a positive approach and be open to different opinions and ways of thinking. Delegates will be expected to work in a team and communicate effectively.
To be eligible you must be:
- currently enrolled in an approved degree at the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics (undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible);
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged between 18 to 30 years;
- Available to travel to Canberra for the specified dates;
- Able to commit 7 hours a week to complete the Research Fellowship.
Selection criteria
The Scholarship is ideal for students with an interest in public policy, global trends, data and analysis, human rights and international development. The Program has a strong international element so we encourage young Australians with a global perspective to apply.
Selection criteria include:
- demonstrated ability through academic and/or extra-curricular achievement,
- demonstrated interest in issues related to the summit,
- capacity to gain personally and professionally from the experience,
- desire to use this experience to make contributions to the community upon returning Australia, and
- quality and relevance of the research proposal submitted with the application.
Apply now
You are required to submit a policy proposal and a personal statement, as well as evidence of previous professional and academic experience. If successful, your proposal will become the basis for your final policy paper. For more information visit the Global Voices Scholarship Program.
Applications without all three pieces of supporting documentation will not be considered. Apply now
Applications close at midnight (AEDT) Monday 22 March.
Applicants should expect to receive an outcome in early April.