Go Global Community Development Scholarship 2012 Curtin University, Australia

Description: Go Global Community Development Scholarships are available to students who are able to demonstrate a commitment to community development that will further the vision and objectives of one of the Go Global host sites. For more details on the Go Global program – see http://healthsciences.curtin.edu.au/international/go_global.cfm

Twenty-six scholarships are available.

The Scholarship will be a one off cash payment of $2000 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program.

Opening Date:	18 April, 2011
Closing Date:	29 July, 2011
Faculty:	Health Sciences
Area of Interest:	Health Management & Awareness Health - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Health - Technology & Research Nursing / Midwifery
Scholarship Type:	Merit Based
Year of Study:	Third UG Year
Eligibility:	Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for a Go Global Community Development Scholarship: Be enrolled part time or full time at Curtin University Have a status of Good Standing Have a Course Weighted Average of 60.00 or more Be completing the penultimate undergraduate year or first postgraduate year of study Be enrolled in one of the following specified courses by coursework (not a Master or PhD by research program): 1.   Occupational Therapy 2.   Physiotherapy 3.   Speech Pathology 4.   Nursing and Midwifery 5.   Pharmacy 6.   Health Promotion 7.   Social Work 8.   Nutrition/Dietetics 9.   Oral Health Therapy
Applicable to:	Study Abroad Current Students
Nationality:	All Nationalities
Maximum number awarded:	26
Value:	The Scholarship will be a one off cash payment of $2000 to assist with costs associated with participating in the Go Global program.
Tenable at:	Curtin University
Further Information:	For more information, please contact the Scholarships Office Building 101, Level 1 Curtin University Phone: 08 9266 2992 Email: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Criteria:	Successful applicants will have to demonstrate the following selection criteria: A strong commitment to and an understanding of community development; capacity building and sustainable development. Cultural awareness and sensitivity to the needs of others An understanding of the challenges in working in a diverse cross-cultural and/or a resource poor environment Able to work as a team and in an interprofessional setting Able to plan, manage and implement a project, either independently or as a team Confidence in problem solving and being able to be flexible and adaptable to challenging situations  Excellent verbal and written communication skill                                                  Source: http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=963