Media Release
Northern Territory Government
Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations 2024 Study NT International Student Awards – nominations open
14 September 2024
The 2024 Study NT International Student Awards are now open for nominations from NT international students and alumni.
These prestigious awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise international students’ and alumni’s impressive accomplishments and contributions to the Territory. The awards also highlight local businesses’ support for international students and graduates by employing them in the NT.
In 2024, there are four categories available for nomination:
o Study NT International Student of the Year
Recognises an international student who provides exceptional peer support, actively engages with the NT community, demonstrates outstanding academic achievements, and acts as a role model for other international students in the NT.
o Study NT International Student Volunteer of the Year
Recognises a student’s involvement and contribution to the NT community, highlighting their personal growth and outcomes.
o Study NT International Alumni of the Year
Recognises the career and personal achievements of a former international student who has graduated from an international education provider in the NT.
o Study NT International Student Employer of the Year
Nominated by a current international student or graduate, this award recognises an employer in the NT that employs international students or graduates at a casual, part-time or full-time capacity.
The NT Government is investing in these outstanding students and alumni’s future in the NT. The Study NT International Student of the Year winner will receive $2,000 in prize money. The Study NT International Student Volunteer of the Year and Alumni of the Year recipients will each receive $1,000 in prize money.
Previous award winners continue to contribute significantly to the NT community and act as inspiring role models to their peers. 2023 Study NT International Student of the Year – Daisy Twayana led a podcast project “Being International”, providing a platform for international students to share their experiences with cultural shock, mental health, employment and the unique challenges for social work students.
The 2023 International Student Volunteer of the Year student Ruobin Zhang now works in the public service through the NTG vacation employment program.
Key Dates:
o 2 September 2024 – nominations open
o 25 September 2024 – nominations close
o October 2024 – finalists announced and promoted
o 14 November 2024 - awards ceremony
Eligibility criteria and application forms can be found on the Study NT website [https://theterritory.com.au/study/student-life/award-winners-0/study-nt-international-student-of-the-year-award].
To apply, send completed nomination forms, resume and supporting documents to [studyNT@nt.gov.au] by 25 September 2024.
Attributable to Director Study NT, Larnie Batten:
“The NT offers unique opportunities to international students with our welcoming community and attractive employment outcomes. International students strengthen cultural, social and economic ties and bring diversity to the community and skills to the workforce.
“I encourage those students making a contribution to the community to nominate for the awards.”
Quotes attributable 2023 Study NT International Student of the Year, Daisy Twayana:
“After being recognised as winner of the International Student of the Year award, it boosted my confidence and pushed me to achieve my personal and professional goals.”
“Winning this award motivated me to become a critical social worker to support vulnerable people.”
“It has reinforced me to take a step into new, different challenges and believe in my leadership skills, strength and potential.”
“International students should definitely apply for these Awards as it helps to acknowledge your skills, inner strength and capabilities we mostly undermine or do not believe we may have.”
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