| Title: | Northern Territory, Australia Scholarship Program (Study Now, Pay Later) |
| Deadline: | February 15, 2020 |
| Region: | Negros Occidental, Philippines (excluding Bacolod City) |
| Description: | The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental under the administration of Gov. Eugenio Jose V. Lacson is extending its Northern Territory, Australia Scholarship Program on a ‘Study Now, Pay Later’ scheme to ten (10) qualified and deserving Negrense young professionals with the objective of providing them with globally-recognized education at the International College of Advanced Education (ICAE) and Alana Kaye College (AKC) in Northern Territory, Australia. Five students will study Commercial Cookery at ICAE for two years and five students will take up Early Childhood Education and Care at AKC for two years and three months. ICAE focuses on providing students with vocational outcomes that incorporate classroom study and paid industry placement. It is open to Culinary, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Hospitality Management graduates with two years experience in Commercial Cookery. AKC offers high quality combined Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care that caters to physical, social and emotional needs of children while also nurtures young minds in day care and other educational centers. This program is open to licensed teachers with two years experience in teaching. This program is a collaborative effort of the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental and the Northern Territory, Australia Government on Education and Training with the support of Honorary Consul-General of the Philippines to Northern Territory, Januario R. Rivas. Obligation of the scholars: Since this is a Study Now, Pay Later Program, grantees are tasked to remit their payments to the Provincial Treasurer’s Office in accordance to the Schedule of Payment provided by the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division. |
| Location: | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Schools: International College of Advanced Education (ICAE) Alana Kaye College (AKC) |
| Benefits: | Young professionals are given this unique opportunity to have a globally-recognized education whilst giving them a chance to build up professional network of employers that will pave the way for them to have high paying jobs in Australia and other parts of the world. ICAE (Course: Commercial Cookery) 5 slots available – HM/HRM/Culinary graduatesFull payment for tuition, materials and application feesOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Subsidy for medical exam and VISA processing feesAirfare from Negros Occidental to Australia AKC (Course: Early Childhood Education and Care) 5 slots available – Education graduatesFull payment for tuition and term feesOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Subsidy for medical exam and VISA processing feesAirfare from Negros Occidental to Australia |
| Eligibilities: | Must be a resident of Negros Occidental (excluding Bacolod City residents)Must be 25-30 years oldPhysically and mentally fitReferred by at least two individuals of good standing in his localityMust undergo screening (c/o NOSPD and NOLITC) Must review & pass IELTS after pre-selection (c/o NOLITC) |
| Initial Requirements: | Updated Resume with 2×2 photoPSA Birth CertificateNBI ClearanceBarangay CertificateVoter’s CertificationCollege DiplomaTranscript of RecordsPhotocopy of Passport (if applicable)Records/Certificates related to Cookery/Early Childhood Education and CareProof of Employment (CoE)Medical Exam (CBC, Urinalysis, Hepa B, Chest X-Ray, Drug Test) |
| Eligible Regions: | Negros Occidental, Philippines (excluding Bacolod City) |
| Application Process: | Please submit all requirements to the Negros Occidental Scholarship Program Division (NOSPD) at the Provincial Administration Centre, Aguinaldo St., Bacolod City. |
| For further queries: | For further inquiries, please call NOSPD Office at (034) 431 5892 or email nospofficial@gmail.com |