2024 - Peace Summit Scholarship

Curtin University, Australia

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Status: Open

Applications open: 22/09/2023
Applications close: 27/10/2023

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About this scholarship

The Peace Summit gives youth the tools to be a champion of peace. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn from world-leading Peace Activists and network with like-minded individuals in the advancement of a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world. Over three intensive days, delegates will gain the knowledge necessary to become Humanitarian Affairs Peace Ambassadors and lead sustainable peace projects in their own communities.

The 3rd Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders is being held at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok from 10 – 12 January 2024. It is open to those between the ages of 17 to 30 with a passion for humanitarian affairs.

Students who will be registering their interest in attending the Global Peace Summit can apply for this scholarship which will be funded by Curtin University. Please note that if you are successful for this scholarship funding, this does not guarantee you a place in the Peace Summit. Final outcome will be determined by Peace Summit.


  • Current Students

  • 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)

  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate coursework

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • New Zealand Citizen
  • Permanent Humanitarian Visa

  • Merit Based

The Peace Summit Scholarship will provide the following support:

  • A one-off cash payment of $3,000 to contribute towards conference related costs such as registration, accommodation and air fares*

*Please note:

  • Successful scholarship applicant must complete a Fieldwork Risk Assessment form
  • Flights will be booked by the Curtin travel team


Scholarship Details

All Curtin undergraduate and postgraduate coursework courses


Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Peace Summit Scholarship:

  • Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework course at Curtin in 2023
  • Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 65
  • Proof of application to the 3rd Global Peace Summit . Successful applicant will receive a conditional offer pending confirmation of their acceptance to attend the Global Peace Summit
  • Be passionate about peace, social change and current affairs
  • Letter of support from Course Coordinator or appropriate academic within the School/Faculty - The letter of support must endorse your attendance to the Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders


Application process

Application process for the Peace Summit Scholarship

Step 1: Register for Global Peace Summit

  • You must register and make an application to the 3rd Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders prior to submitting your scholarship application. However, an outcome of your Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders application is not required to make a scholarship application
  • You can apply for the Global Peace Summit via the following methods:
    • Online application:
      • The application for the 3rd Peace Summit can be found here How to Register - Humanitarian Affairs Asia - Please note that if you apply using the online form, there is an online admin fee
      • Further information on the fees can be found here
      • The online early bird registration closes October 20
    • Hard-copy application - Please find attached the Delegate Application Form in the top-right hand side of this page:
      • Hard-copy applications can be sent directly to Changemakers3@humanitarianaffairs.asia will have the admin fee waived, and applications will be prioritised for the summit
      • Hard-copy applications must be received by the organisation by October 10

Step 2: Apply for Scholarship funding

  • Scholarship application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
  • Application form can be saved at any point of the process
  • Proof of submitted Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders application and registration will be required within the scholarship application

Step 3: Submit

  • Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
  • Incomplete applications will not be assessed
  • Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

  • Scholarship application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

  • Applications for the scholarship funding application will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
    • Responses provided in application form
    • Demonstrated passion for peace, social change and current affairs
    • Proof of Registration and application to the 3rd Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders
    • Letter of support from Course Coordinator or appropriate academic within the School/Faculty - The letter of support must endorse your attendance to the Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders

Step 6: Outcome

  • All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 4 - 6 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

  • The successful applicant for the scholarship funding will be provisional upon the student being accepted to attend the Global Peace Summit
    • Proof of your successful Peace Summit application will be required prior to receiving the scholarship funding
  • Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

  • You will need to submit a travel request through the Travel Operations Portal (TOP) once successful for the Peace Summit in order to be approved to travel
  • Successful scholarship applicant must complete a Fieldwork Risk Assessment form
  • Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit


Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

 

For more specific information about the Peace Summit 

Please email PeaceSummit@humanitarianaffairs.org

Mauminah Hussain

Global Peace Advocate

Humanitarian Affairs Asia

TEL  :  +66 2 107 2772  I  +66 86 766 1234


Further Information

Peace Summit - Humanitarian Affairs Asia



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Useful Information

  • PEACE SUMMIT BROCHURE 2024.pdf
  • PS 2024 Delegate Application Form (002).pdf

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