ASIABOUND SCHOLARSHIPS 2014 - APPLICATION FORM
FIRST ROUND APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, 1ST NOVEMBER 2013
The UTAS Tasmanian School of Business and Economics is providing 10 Asiabound Scholarships (Semester
Subsidies) to assist students who wish to undertake a semester of study in the Bachelor of Business degree in
Shanghai, China.
The Asiabound Program is an initiative of the Australian Government Department of Industry, Innovation,
Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education (DIICCSRTE) that will support Australian students
participating in study experiences in Asia as part of their degree or qualification. This advances the
Government’s commitment to support Australians becoming Asia-literate in the Asian Century.
The aims of the Program are to:
 increase the overall number of students with an international mobility experience related to their field of
study by addressing some of the barriers, including financial, to student mobility;
 assist institutions that are seeking to diversify their programs to include innovative options, minority
groups and/or non-traditional destinations; and
 increase collaboration between higher education institutions in Australia and participating institutions or
organisations overseas
AVAILABLE FUNDING
Scholarships (Semester Subsidies) for travel and accommodation: $5,000.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Please be advised that a limited number of scholarships (10) are available, and the process is highly
competitive. Students should not rely on receipt of a Scholarship alone to fund their overseas activity.
All applicants will be notified via email at least 4 weeks after the closing date regarding the outcome of their
submission. Payment will not be processed until: a) proof of acceptance into the exchange/study abroad
program has been sighed; and b) a travel itinerary and costings have been submitted to the TSBE. Every
attempt will be made to pay successful applicants at least 2 weeks prior to the commencement of their
elective program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
 Scholarships are only open to Australian citizens or permanent residents.
 All applicants must be enrolled in the UTAS Bachelor of Business or the Bachelor of Economics at the
time of application. The unit/s must be able to be counted towards the remaining requirements of
the current degree.
 All applicants must have completed the first year of their degree before applying.
 Students must have achieved a minimum of a pass in each of their units.
 Students can only receive one Asiabound Semester Subsidy. Students may still receive a short-term
subsidy and/or a language support subsidy at a later date.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete this application form and lodge with Anthony Ray, Executive Officer International, Tasmanian School
of Business and Economics, Private Bag 84, HOBART TAS 7001 or scan and email to anthony.ray@utas.edu.au
by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
TSBE ASIABOUND SCHOLARSHIPS - APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL DETAILS
FAMILY NAME:
FIRST NAME/S:
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
STUDENT ID NO:
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
I identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Yes/No
I am the first of my immediate family to attend University
Yes/No
I have travelled overseas before
Yes/No
My family’s place of residence is in (town/city) _______________________________________________
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS STATEMENT
Provide a statement of 200-300 words outlining why you wish to apply for this scholarship, the academic and
personal benefits that you expect to achieve, plus any community engagement, charitable experience, or other
achievements (please attach a separate statement if necessary):
BANKING DETAILS
Account Name:
Bank:
BSB:
Account No:
Student’s signature:
Date:
ASSESSMENT
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Assessment and awarding of the grants will be managed by the TSBE.
Only complete applications received by the due date will be assessed.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email.
All decisions are final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
CONDITIONS OF RECEIVING AN ASIABOUND SCHOLARSHIP
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This scholarship is tenable for the duration of the study period overseas and will be used towards this
purpose.
While studying overseas I will meet all requirements of the host institution regarding attendance at
lectures/tutorials and completion of assessment tasks and be of good behaviour.
Should I fail to take up the overseas study option I will repay the funds I have received to the TSBE.
I understand that I am eligible to receive only one AsiaBound (Semester Subsidy) Scholarship during
my term of study at UTAS.
I understand that I must register with Smart Traveller at http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ prior to
departing Australia, and that should the country’s travel warning increase to a DFAT level 4 (do not
travel) the University may cancel or postpone the program
I understand that I am not eligible to receive this scholarship if I have already received an Asiabound
(Semester Subsidy).
Successful applicants will be paid scholarship funds into their Australian bank account a minimum of 2
weeks prior to their departure.
APPLICANT’S STATEMENT
I declare that the preceding information is correct and true, and that I have read and understood the
conditions by which my application will be assessed. I further declare that I have read and understood the
conditions by which the Scholarships are awarded, and will adhere to the obligations stipulated by UTAS if my
application is successful.
Student’s Name:
Student’s Signature