AFS local scholarships have been running for decades and in that time hundreds of students have been awarded with financial support to realise their dream of becoming AFSers.
In 2009 a departing student from the Central Coast local group in NSW will benefit from a $2,000 scholarship. This scholarship is valid for a Semester or Year High School Program. Email Debrah for more details.
North Perth Hills local group is offering a local applicant a $2,500 scholarship towards the cost of an AFS program! Email Helen Montaldo for more details.
Who is eligible?
An AFS applicant who:
√ is attending secondary school and in Year 9-12 at the time of application
√ is successful in AFS selection
√ is active in their local AFS groups
√ meets the AFS application guidelines
AFS Local Groups’ Roles
The scholarships will be generated by fundraising activities by the local AFS groups and are awarded in the form of a reduction of the participation fee, which covers:
√ Return travel from your home right to the door of your host family
√ Orientation and enrichment activities during the stay
√ Medical costs incurred during the visit, except for pre-existing conditions, dental and eye care
AFS’s Role
√ AFS has total responsibility for the selection of the AFS Local Scholarship recipients
√ AFS will match the students carefully with host families, arrange school placements and assist the students in selecting appropriate courses of study
√ Local AFS volunteer committees and AFS Head Office staff will monitor the students’ experiences and provide any necessary support and counselling
I’m ready to apply now!
Start making your dream a reality today! Click here to start the application process.
When is the closing date?
Closing date for full application is 1 September 2008.
To be put in touch with your local volunteers please contact AFS on aussendme@afs.org or 1300 131 736.
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Bronwen won the local scholarship last year. Italy has now become her second home. To read more, click on the title.