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Downer EDI Mining

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THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR!

AFS is pleased to announce that Downer EDI Mining is offering one full Intensive Program scholarship to China, France, Japan, Italy, New Zealand, Spain or Thailand. The program will run from December 2008 to February 2009.

The scholarship will be entirely funded by Downer EDI Mining and will cover:
√ Return travel from your home right to the door of your host family
√ Medical costs incurred during the visit, except for pre-existing conditions, dental and eye care
√ Accommodation and meals with a volunteer host family

Who is eligible?
Any child of a permanent Downer EDI Mining employee in Australia who:
√ is attending secondary school and in Year 9-12 at the time of application
√ meets the AFS application guidelines

How do I apply?
You can register your interest by enquiring online or calling 1300 131 736 by 30 May 2008.

I am ready to apply now!
You can complete an Online Application -click here.

When is the closing Date for Applications?
Ensure that your complete AFS online application is submitted by 1 August 2008.


Downer EDI Mining has been sponsoring AFS Intercultural Programs since 2001. In this time has sponsored eleven students to take up the challenge of living and studying overseas for periods of up to one year.

Further information on Downer EDI Mining can be found at their website

What's it really like?

Read a letter from Roche Mining Scholar Rebekah who spent last Christmas in Northern Italy.

Christmas in Spain

To read about Danielle’s Spanish adventure click on the link above.

 

Downer EDI Mining Winner

Congratulations to Haylee Robison on winning the 2008 Scholarship!

”Having only travelled in Australia, an overseas exchange program would be a challenging yet exciting, fun, memorable and maturing experience.”

Haylee Robison, Mudgee, NSW

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