THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS CLOSED FOR THIS YEAR!
AFS is pleased to announce that Visy Industries is offering two types of awards in 2008!
(1) School based Scholarships – Two full semester scholarships to the following countries: Austria, Bolivia, Chile, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy or the USA departing in 2009!
(2) Sporting or Cultural Activity Awards- Five awards (each up to $800)
School based Scholarships
The scholarships will be entirely funded by Visy Industries and will cover:
√ 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
Who is eligible?
Any child of a Visy Industries permanent employee 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 29 April 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 July 2008.
Sporting or Cultural Activity Awards
What are the financial benefits?
The value of each award will vary depending on the application, with a ceiling of $800. The amount of funding you require should be specified on the application form with supporting evidence attached.
How many awards will there be?
Five awards will be presented for each of the two application windows, however AFS and/or Visy withhold the right to present further awards if warranted.
Who is eligible?
Any child of a Visy Industries permanent employee who:
√ is attending secondary school and under the age of 18 at the time of application
√ Require funding for an interstate or international sporting or cultural activity. (note: this activity does not have to be school related)
How do I apply?
Download application form here.
√ Answer all sections of the application form.
√ Attach supporting documentation (e.g. budgets, official forms and typed question responses) where necessary to help us better understand the event you have been selected for
√ Send completed application form and attachements to:
Helena Agaibi,
AFS Intercultural Programs
PO Box 5
Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012
Email: Helena.Agaibi@afs.org
Phone: 1300 131736
Fax: 02- 9215 0088
Closing dates
Applicants have two opportunities to apply for the award:
between 1 May 2008 and 30 June 2008 and
1 November and 31 December 2008
Please apply between the above dates.
Visy Industries has been working in partnership with AFS since 1988.
During this time twenty three students have been sponsored to take up the challenge of living and studying overseas for one semester.
Further information on Visy Industries can be found at the Visy Industries website
Visy Industries scholarship winner spent 6 months in Brazil!
Click the above title to view the letter from Rosy Finn
View letter and photos from Visy scholar in Costa Rica
Jayden Herring has written about his adventures in the tropics.
Visy scholarship winner in France
Zachary Young has just returned from France. To read more, please click on the link above.
Sam's life in the US
To read more about Sam Cauldwell’s time in the USA please click above.
Chilean adventure
Matthew Cashion has been in Chile for 3 months, to read more click on the title above.
