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December 2011 Issue

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In This Issue

Inside Australia

Program Updates

Internship at the Embassy

Professional Scholarship

Scholarship Database

Planes Fueled by Cooking Oil

Upcoming Events

Quick Links

Visa Information
Scholarship Information
Program Search
Pre-Departure Guide

Inside Australia

Student Visa Fees to Decrease

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has announced changes in visa fees. Included in these changes is a decrease of the student visa application charges by five per cent from 1 January 2012. More information can be found here.

Program Update

NYU Sydney Campus Set to Open Soon
Students will be able to study anthropology, environmental studies, history, journalism, literature, communications and sociology. NYU will also engage with the local community through their partnership with the Yilpara (Community Trust) in Northern Australia's Arnhem Land. More information here.

Study in Australia eNews

Internship at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC

Applications due 5 December

The Education Team at the Embassy of Australia is currently seeking a marketing intern to work full-time from January-April 2012. The intern will assist with marketing activities such as event management, social media, website development and research. Click here for more info on how to apply.

Endeavour Executive Awards -

Apply by 20 December

Professional development opportunity

The Endeavour Executive Awards provide funding for professional development opportunities in Australia; activities could include management training, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, short courses or developing leadership skills. Applications close on 20 December. To learn more, click here.

Scholarship Database

Search for funding

Students seeking to fund their studies in Australia can browse our Scholarship Database here for opportunities based on type of course, field of study, and location in Australia.

Australian Planes Powered by

Cooking Oil

Qantas announces biofuel flight

The first-ever biofuel-powered flight in Australia is to take off sometime next year - read more here. This flight is an example of Australia's leadership in sustainability. Find out more here.

Upcoming Events

Association of International Education Administrators Conference - 19-22 February 2012, Washington DC

The Group of Eight is a platinum sponsor of this year's AIEA conference. Click here to find out who will be attending.