Australia’s Student Explorer Grant
Support your international experience by applying for our Student Explorer Grant below.
At Snow Season Central, we are committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. Our Student Explorer Grant offers $5,000 annually to one eligible student studying or working overseas as part of their education or planning to do so within the next 12 months.
This grant is for students eager to expand their horizons through international experience—whether studying abroad, gaining professional skills, or preparing for an overseas job. It’s a chance to pursue your goals, gain recognition from experts, and receive valuable support.
Apply now by completing the application form. Good luck!
What’s the Australia Student Explorer Grant Prize?
Created to assist in your personal and professional development, the $5,000 Australia Student Explorer Grant will be offered as a one-time payment to the selected candidate. This can be used to support your overseas studies or work experience, helping you achieve your greatest potential as a globally-minded student.
Scholarship Timeline
The Grant will be awarded to one winner every 12 months. The application and selection timeline is as follows:
- Application deadline: December 31st
- Winner announced: 31st January
What’s the Criteria for Eligibility?
To be eligible for the Australia Student Explorer Grant, applicants must be enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma at a recognised Australian tertiary education institution. You must also be currently engaged in, or planning to undertake, an international study or work experience within the next 12 months. Students applying for the grant should have at least one year remaining in their course or degree.
What Must Your Application Include?
Your application must include:
- Your contact details, including your name, address, email address, and phone number.
- A brief description of your field of study, the name of your course, academic institution, and details of your planned or current international experience.
- A copy of your academic record.
- As part of your application, please provide a 300 to 600-word statement explaining why receiving this grant would be beneficial to you and why you deserve to be awarded the grant. Consider including the following:
- Challenges you’ve overcome: Discuss obstacles you’ve faced in pursuing studies or work abroad, such as financial constraints, cultural adaptation, or language barriers, and how these experiences have prepared you for future opportunities.
- Contributions you plan to make: Explain how your international experience will allow you to bring back valuable skills or knowledge to your community, contribute to your field, or enhance your future job prospects.
- Academic or professional achievements: Highlight key achievements that demonstrate your dedication to your studies or career, particularly those relevant to pursuing global opportunities.
- Impact of the grant: Describe how the grant will directly support your overseas experience, whether it’s funding travel, supporting an unpaid internship, or enabling you to participate in a crucial project that will advance your professional development.
Ensure your submission is focused, clear, and reflects your passion for international experience and career growth.
All entries must be written in English, typed, and submitted in PDF or Word format. Each entrant can only apply once, and all entries must be original and completed by you alone. Entries that are plagiarized or not written by the entrant themselves will be disqualified.
Apply now by pressing the link and completing the form. Good luck!
How Will the Competition Be Judged?
Judging will take place after [insert date] by our expert panel. Every entry will be judged on its creativity, individuality, structure, language, and the potential benefit to the entrant should they receive the grant. Your academic transcript may also be considered as part of your entry. The winner will be contacted by email no later than 31st January.
Scholarship FAQs
What is the application deadline for the grant?
This scholarship is awarded annually, with a submission deadline of December 31st.
How much is the scholarship for?
The reward amount for this scholarship is $5,000.
Will my information be kept confidential?
Yes. All information provided by applicants is strictly used for eligibility confirmation only. We will never share or distribute any of the information of our applicants.
How will I know if I’ve been selected to receive the grant?
You will be notified via email if you’ve been selected to receive the scholarship. The review process can take a few weeks so be patient and make sure to check your email regularly so you don’t miss anything important. We look for compelling applicants who are driven and inspiring, keep this in mind when completing your application.
How will I be paid if I am selected as a recipient of the grant?
The scholarship money will be sent directly to the winner. This will be sent in the form of a cheque and will be directly applied to your educational expenses.
About Snow Season Central
Snow Season Central is an international online platform for ski resort information and job opportunities across the USA, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe. The platform helps hundreds of thousands of skiers make better travel and work plans by providing up-to-date resort information and employment opportunities. Whether you are looking to do a once-in-a-lifetime ski season or pursuing a fulfilling career in the tourism industry, Snow Season Central can help.
