Future Leaders Program
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Swinburne
is inviting high-achieving students with strong
leadership potential and a desire to jump-start
their global career to participate in the inaugural
Swinburne Future Leaders Program. |
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 This
two-week study tour to China is a unique opportunity to gain international
hands-on experience. Activities will include industry visits, meeting
government officials and expert speakers on a wide range of leadership,
economic and trade topics.
Participation in the Future Leaders Program will give your résumé
a competitive edge and will help you stand out from the crowd with
future employers. It will provide you with real opportunities for
networking and securing advantageous contacts. What’s more,
you get to experience the many delights Asia has to offer!.
 Program
Dates:
 The
tour will commence immediately after the completion
of Semester 2 exams - Saturday 24th November, returning
to Australia in early December.
Application
Procedure
Application forms are available from the Education Abroad Office.
The tour will take maximum 20 students and we expect a lot
of interest in this program, and thus have developed an application
process that will allow students to show their suitability for the
program. The application will consist of:
- completion of an application form of one page;
- an essay of 300-500 words;
- an official Current Result Certificate;
- one Academic Reference from former or present academic advisors;
- typed resume detailing academic achievements, work history,
leadership training, and referee contact details and
- a photocopy of your current passport.
Costs
and Funding
 The
program fee will be approximately $4250
This amount is inclusive of airfare and accommodation, as well
as insurance and visa costs. Ground costs such as entry fees and
internal transportation is also included.
Meals are excluded.
If a scholarship is awarded, the effective cost will be $3000.
A deposit of $500 is required to secure your place – this
must be received with your completed application by 14th September.
Unsuccessful applicants will get a full refund.
Payment Schedule
14th September: $500 deposit
28th September: $2000 payment
12th October: $1750 final payment (approximately)
Scholarships |
There will be 16 scholarships of $1250 each awarded to participants.
All applications will be considered for the scholarships. These
will be awarded based on application timeliness; academic merit;
and demonstrated leadership potential as outlined in your application
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The
Future Leaders Program:
 The
Future Leaders program will centre around a two-week overseas study
tour to leading cities of China, providing you with hands-on experience
and introducing concepts essential for the future leader. Complementing
in-country visits and seminars, the program will include the delivery
of academic components.
You will:
- acquire greater global awareness of socioeconomic and cultural
differences
- develop entrepreneurial thinking in relation to working in partnership
with China and Asia in general
- gain the ability to recognise international opportunities with
both economic and social contexts
- enhance your understanding of their Swinburne studies in relation
to international practices
- develop knowledge of international networks and the practice
of networking
- discover traits, qualities, and values in international leadership
Activities:
You will have the opportunity to:
- undertake industry tours and site visits to a range of companies
and government agencies with a combination of both Australian
and Asian interests
- review cultural differences, hearing from speakers on cultural
experiences within transnational organisations
- observe cultural and linguistic differences to understand their
effects
- examine the concept of international networks, through exposure
to an Australian network in Asia
- observe leadership values and traits, through meeting global
leaders and being exposed to entrepreneurial thinking
Eligible
Candidates:
The program will bring together a select group of high-achieving
students from multiple disciplines.
To be eligible, you must be a current Swinburne student, a consistent
high achiever in your academic studies, and display strong leadership
potential. The program is especially tailored to mature-minded students
who are in the final stages of their Swinburne degree. So if you
are due to complete at the end of 2007, you are eligible for this
program.
The selection of the group will be a competitive process.
Further
information
Download the Future
Leaders Program Flyer
Education Abroad Office
Telephone: 9214 4816
Email: exchange@swinburne.edu.au
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