2024 - Global Voices AI for Good Global Summit Scholarship

Status: Closed

Applications open: 21/02/2024
Applications close: 31/03/2024

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

Disclaimer Information - This scholarship is offered and administered by our partner, Global Voices. The information and timeline may be updated in accordance with their update / advice.

Curtin University is supporting a scholarship to attend the 2024 AI for Good Global Summit. The Scholarship Program includes attendance at both a domestic and international delegation, as well as private meetings with subject matter and policy experts, esteemed academics, Commonwealth Government Departmental Secretaries, Members of the Australian Parliament, and leaders of civil-society and private organisations. The program consists of three components: 

• Global Voices Policy Fellowship
• The Global Voices National Conference (Canberra)
• Attendance at the 2024 AI for Good Global Summit (May 2024, Geneva, Switzerland)

AI for Good Global Summit

The AI for Good Global Summit is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies, and to-convened with the Government of Switzerland. The Summit is designed to generate 'AI for Good' solutions able to be enacted in the near term, guided by its multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary audience. 

The Policy Fellowship allows the successful applicant to develop research, analysis and policy-writing skills through developing a policy paper related to the delegation agenda. Your paper will include specific recommendations for domestic policy application.

Global Voices is a not-for profit organisation that is committed in nurturing the next generation of Australian leaders by providing practical experience in foreign policy and international relations. Since their establishment in 2011, over two-hundred young people were supported by Global Voices to attend over fifty international summits to represent Australia.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Course type

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

Specifically for

• Curtin students wanting to study overseas

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

The scholarship place is fully funded by Curtin University and includes all domestic and international flights, accommodation, breakfasts, visas, insurance, and registration fees (you will need to cover the cost of meals and some transfers).

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

• All undergraduate degrees
• All postgraduate coursework degrees

Eligibility criteria

This Global Voices Scholarship is open to all Curtin University undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. Candidates must also meet the following requirements:  

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Aged 18 to 30 years at time of participation
• Available to travel to Canberra Pre-Departure Briefing (14 - 16 May 2024)
• Available to travel to Geneva, Switzerland for the specified dates (Anticipated May 2024 - To be confirmed)
• Able to commit 5 hours a week to completing the Policy Fellowship
• Able to commit up to a further 5 hours a week to AI for Good Global Summit pre-departure negotiations
• Able to successfully procure a visa for the country of intended travel

The Scholarship is ideal for students with an interest in public policy, global trends, data and analysis, human rights and international development. The Program has a strong international element so we encourage young Australians with a global perspective to apply. 

Application process

Program Timeline

• Applications Close: 31 March 2024 (Midnight AEST)
• Interviews: Early to mid April 2024
• Outcome available: Mid to late April 2024
• Canberra Pre-Departure Briefings: 14 - 16 May 2024
• AI for Good Global Summit: 27 - 31 May 2024

* Shortlisted applicants must undertake a phone or Skype interview with a member of the Global Voices Executive Team. You must be available early to early to mid-April 2024.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via Global Voices - Apply Now website - Please select Apply Now and then AI for Good Global Summit to complete your application online.

Applications will close by 11.59pm AEST on 31 March 2024.

Before applying, please read the application process information, including the 2024 policy prompts at Global Voices - Apply Now website .

Info Session Webinar

Attend the info session to learn more about the Global Voices Scholarships and delegations! 

To register, please register from the here .

Date: 27 February 2024

Time: 4.00-5.00pm (Perth Time) / 7.00-8.00pm (AEDT)

Missed the webinar? Don't worry, watch the webinar recording here.

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Further Information

For more information and learn about Global Voices, please visit:

W: www.globalvoices.org.au

The above website provides information regarding the program, application process, FAQ and contact via online portal.

If you have further enquiries which are not addressed within FAQ, please contact Global Voices by email: [email protected] .

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