The NSW International Student Ambassadors Program is a pilot program launched in November 2024 to foster a community for outstanding NSW alumni and current international students in NSW. The program brings together former winners and finalists of the NSW International Education Awards and current Team Leaders who have contributed 50 hours or more of volunteer work through the NSW International Student Volunteer Program to:
- Support the international student and alumni community through engagement
- Support NSW as a study destination internationally
- Drive success in employability for NSW alumni.
Eligibility Criteria
To become an ambassador through the NSW International Student Ambassadors Program, you must be:
- a former winner or finalist of the NSW International Education Awards (Student of the Year award category), and/or
- a Team Leader who has completed 50 hours or more of volunteer work through the NSW International Student Volunteer Program
*Eligible Team Leaders must be appointed by Communiteer to enter the NSW International Student Ambassadors Program.
NSW International Student Ambassador Roles and Responsibilities
- Speak at public events and attend official functions , with the goal of advocating for the international student and alumni community, both within Australia and abroad.
- Support NSW as a study destination through digital channels engagement.
- Advocate for outstanding international students and alumni by sharing ambassador testimonials and stories to showcase on the Study NSW website.
- Demonstrate genuine support and active engagement with opportunities and activities within the NSW International Student Ambassadors Program.
What does it mean to be a NSW International Student Ambassador?
- Free training and induction from Study NSW about how to represent Study NSW to support international students, alumni and international education for NSW.
- Free NSW International Student Ambassador digital badge.
- Opportunities to engage directly with NSW businesses, employers, and the international education community.
- Be profiled on official Study NSW website and social media channels.
- Guaranteed placement to the NSW Jobs Connect Industry Experience Program or the Study Australia Industry Experience ProgramExternal Link , if eligible.
FAQs
Applications for the NSW International Student Ambassadors program are ongoing. Potential applicants are encouraged to constantly review their eligibility for the program.
The program is exclusive to current and former winners and finalists of the NSW International Education Awards and current eligible Team Leaders who’ve contributed 50 hours or more of volunteering through the NSW International Student Volunteer Program.
Both eligible current international students and alumni can apply for the NSW International Student Ambassadors Program.
Study NSW will tailor events and initiatives that meet expectations and interests of ambassadors and allocate or call for an expression of interest for ambassador engagement.
Study NSW and NSW Government events and initiatives that are suitable for NSW International Student Ambassadors Program engagement. Upcoming opportunities are updated on the Study NSW website on a rolling basis.
Subscribe to the Study NSW International Student News to find out more about future Study NSW events and initiatives.