The Vietnam Study Tour is a part of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Scholars in Asia initiative to support student engagement, leadership and work experience programs in Asian countries.It involves a three week course that provides a wide range of in-country experiences for a diverse set of students, with little or no previous experience with Vietnam and aims to provide an authentic introduction to Vietnam, business, politics, culture and history.The course is intended for students from a wide range of discipline areas who might be able to apply their skills to the Vietnam context. This course is not presented in Australia, apart from pre-departure orientation sessions, and requires travel to Vietnam in a group for the entire duration of the three week program.
Applications due Friday 1 July2016 via .
Eligibility:
To apply for this course you must:
- be able to participate for credit (in a 2nd or 3rd year free choice elective);
- be in good academic standing; and
- have completed at least 1 year of tertiary study prior to the program start date (transfer credit from TAFE or other tertiary institutions is acceptable if the study has been credited toward your current degree program).
If you are a part-time student you will be considered for participation provided you have completed the equivalent of the full-time study period outlined above.
Checklist:
□A completed application form
□A completed application for cross-institutional study. Evidence of approval for the cross-institutional study from your home university and an official copy of your academic transcript will need to accompany the cross-institutional application, as well as a copy of your Commonwealth Assisted Notice if you are a Commonwealth Supported student. Not required for Griffith University students.
□Copy of your passport personal details page (please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after your return from overseas)
□500 word motivational summary
□Academic/professional written reference
□Curriculum Vitae (CV)
□Unofficial transcript
Selection:
Your application will be assessed by a panel of IRU member University representatives on a competitive basis reflecting your academic standing, motivation and seriousness of purpose. Your application will also be assessed based on your suitability as an ambassador for the IRU Scholars in Asia initiative and on your ability to adapt and function independently in new environments. These points should also be addressed briefly in your motivational summary. As a part of the selection process you may be asked to attend an interview on campus or via Skype.
Program Fee: $4,197
*Based on 10 students attending. A waitlist will be initiated should applications exceed the maximum number of program participants permitted. Final program fees will vary based on the total number of participants. Prices do not include round-trip international airfare, travel/health insurance, a passport/visa fees or Griffith University course tuition.
Program Fee Inclusions:
- Private group airport transfers – as per itinerary
- In-country transportation to itinerary items – as per itinerary
- Domestic flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast provided daily, as well as group welcome and farewell dinners – as peritinerary
- Shared housing in centrally located hotels and dormitories throughout theprogram with 2 to 3 students per room (separate beds).
- Gratuities for tour guides, bus drivers and similar
- All group excursions and entrance fees – as per itinerary
- Pre-trip organisational program materials - Welcome Handbook, LeaderHandbook and detailed Student Pre-Departure Guide
- Extensive staff support throughout all phases of the program
- 24 hour emergency access to support staff and offices
- CIS On-Site Program Coordinator
- Risk Management and Emergency Response Plan
Flights are not included except for the domestic flight specific above.
Deposit: If you are accepted to participate in this course a non-refundable deposit of $400 is due by 29 July 2016 and must be paid to Griffith University. Instructions on how to pay this deposit will be provided on acceptance. A receipt to show proof of payment will be required.
Enrolment: Griffith University will enrol students into the 2026IBA - Vietnam Study Tour.
Final payment: Final payment for the program (excluding tuition, see the note on tuition below) is due by Friday 21 August 2016 and must also be paid to Griffith University. A reminder email will be sent leading up to this deadline and a receipt confirming payment will be requested. Instructions on how to pay will be provided on acceptance. Cancellation and refund details are provided below.
Tuition: The above fee DOES NOT include tuition. For tuition, this course is classified as a Student Contribution Band 1 and all students are required to pay the Student Contribution Charge and may elect the up-front or deferred option if eligible. For information on how to calculate a Student Contribution Amount (SCA) click here. If you are an international student you must pay the tuition fee up-front to Griffith. More information is available on the Griffith Fees andCharges website.
IRU Scholars in Asia (Grant): If you are a successful applicant, once you have enrolled you will receive AU$1500 bursary as a selected IRU Scholar in Asia. It is expected that these funds will be paid directly to you by your home university prior to departure. The funds can be used as you wish but are intended to subsidise the costs associated with participating in this program.
New Colombo Plan (NCP) Travel Grant: If you are eligible (see below), and have been selected to receive an NCP travel grant, you will be notified, and paid, at the time the IRU Scholars in Asia bursary is paid.These funds can be used as you wish but are intended to subsidise the costs associated with participating in this program.
Eligibility and selection for the NCP travel grants:
- Students must be between the ages of 18-28;
- Students must be undergraduate, Australian Citizens;
- Students must be enrolled in an on-shore campus of an Australian University throughout the duration of the program; and
- Students must be undertaking a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree at the commencement of the program.
Students eligible to apply for this additional funding are selected based on academic merit and/or seriousness of purpose as reflected in the student’s statement of motivation, and diversity. Diversity is measured on, but is not limited to, students from regional/remote areas, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students with disabilities or students from a non-English speaking background.
Grant recipients will be sent an Australian Government Grant Recipient Authorisation and Agreement Statement which must be signed in order to receive the grant.
OS-HELP Loans: Non-Griffith students need to apply for an OS-HELP Loan through their home university. For more information about OS-HELP contact your home university or visit the Study Assist website.
1 /Personal Details
Surname / Family Name: / Given Names:Griffith Student Number: / Date of Birth:
Gender: / Nationality:
Home Address:
Passport number: / Passport expiry:
Telephone: / Home: ( ) / Mob: ( )
E-Mail Address:
2 /
Emergency Contact Information
Surname / Family Name: / Given Names:Address: / Postcode:
Telephone: / Home: ( ) / Mob: ( )
Relationship to applicant:
Do you give permission for this person to be contacted in the event of an emergency whilst participating in the program? Yes □ No □
3 /
Degree Program Details
Program Title: / Program Code:HostSchool: / Host Faculty:
Major / Strand (if applicable):
When did you commence this program? Semester: Year:
When will you complete this program? Semester: Year:4 /
Health
Do you have any special dietary requirements of allergies? Yes □ No □If yes, please clarify:
Do you have any health related issues we should be aware of? Yes □ No □
If yes, please provide documentation about the nature of your condition and how it may impact your participation in the program.
5 /
Refund Policy
If you cancel for any reason, you must notify Griffith Global Mobility in writing. The cancellation will be effective upon receipt and acknowledgement of the written notification. Program deposits are non-refundable however special consideration may apply under extenuating circumstances. If you withdraw voluntarily from the program you will receive the following refund on program fees already paid (excluding the non-refundable deposit):
- Withdrawal more than 60 days prior to program commencement, you will be refunded all recoverable fees paid.
- Withdrawal between 30 and 60 days prior to departure, you will be refunded 50 per cent of program fees.
- Withdrawal 29 days or less prior to departure date, no refund will be made.
The date of cancellation will be the date that Griffith Global Mobility receives the formal written notification from your home university.
Any serious illness or incident that causes you to withdraw must be documented by a registered Doctor and formal written notification must also be sent to Griffith Global Mobility for assessment. The assessment will be determined at the sole discretion of Griffith University and as such the recommendation by Griffith University of any refund is final.
6 /International Students
The information provided by you to the University may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code. Universities are required under s19 of the ESOS Act 2000, to tell the Australian Government about:
- certain changes to the student’s enrolment; and
- any breach by the student of a student visa condition relating to attendance or satisfactory academic performance
Visa restrictions may apply in some host countries for international students participating in an outbound mobility program. It is the student’s responsibility to investigate the visa requirements. International students must also comply with the conditions of their visa relating to their studies in Australia.
International students are generally not approved to undertake an overseas experience in their home country. Special approval may be based on other considerations, such as participation in mobility programs that may provide increased access to employment opportunities in a student’s country of origin.
Sponsored international students should also seek permission from the Financial Aid and Sponsorships office at their Australian University to confirm eligibility before applying to the exchange program, or for support to participate in other types of overseas student mobility.
All international students should also investigate if a period of study overseas will impact their eligibility to apply for post-study work rights.
7 /Student Declaration
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information supplied is correct and complete. I acknowledge that incomplete information may result in this registration not being processed.
I give permission for my details to be shared with CISaustralia as the 3rd party program provider for this program in-country.
Signed:______Date:______
Privacy statement: The collection, storing and use of personal information is only for the purposes of administering prospective and current student admissions, enrolment and education relating to this program. The information collected is confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without your consent, except to meet government, legal or other regulatory authority requirements. For further information on privacy and as it applies to you please review your home university’s privacy policy.
8 /Supporting Documentation & Check List
As well as submitting this application Form with attachments referred to above, all students applying for a place in the Vietnam Study Tourmust provide:Attachment A: 500 word motivational essay
Attachment B: Academic reference
Attachment C:Unofficial transcript
Attachment D: Current curriculum vitae (CV)
Attachment E: Copy of your passport
Attachment F: Completed application for cross-institutional study (not required for Griffith students)
Please mark “X” in the following boxes to indicate that you have completed this application and make sure you have attached the required documentation.