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Curtin University is supporting a scholarship to attend the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit. The fellowship program includes attendance at both a domestic and international delegation, as well as private meetings with subject matter and policy experts, esteemed academics, Commonwealth Government Departmental Secretaries, Members of the Australian Parliament, and leaders of civil-society and private organisations.

The fellowship includes:

• Support to publish a policy proposal
• A 3-day Canberra briefing for skills-building
• Travel to Geneva to attend AI for Good Global Summit

AI for Good Global Summit

The AI for Good Global Summit is organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies, and to-convened with the Government of Switzerland. The summit brings together experts from various fields to collaborate on AI-driven solutions in areas such as healthcare, education, climate action, and crisis response. 

The fellowship allows the successful applicant to develop research, analysis and policy-writing skills through developing a policy paper related to the delegation agenda. 

Global Voices is a not-for profit organisation that is committed in nurturing the next generation of Australian leaders by providing practical experience in foreign policy and international relations. Since their establishment in 2011, over two-hundred young people were supported by Global Voices to attend over fifty international summits to represent Australia.

• Current Students

• Centre for Aboriginal Studies
• Faculty of Business and Law
• Faculty of Health Sciences
• Faculty of Humanities
• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

• Curtin students wanting to study overseas

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

• Merit Based

The scholarship place is fully funded by Curtin University and includes all domestic and international flights, accommodation, breakfasts, visas, insurance, and registration fees (you will need to cover the cost of meals and some transfers).

• All undergraduate degrees
• All postgraduate coursework degrees

This Global Voices Scholarship is open to all Curtin University undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students. Candidates must also meet the following requirements:  

• Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Aged 18 to 30 for the full duration of the program
• Living in Australia for the full duration of the program
• Available to travel to Canberra Pre-Departure Briefing (10 February to 12 February 2025)
• Available to travel to Geneva, Switzerland for the specified dates (8 July to 11 July 2025)
• Able to commit at least 5 hours per week to the fellowship program
• Currently hold, or can obtain, a passport well before the delegation's dates and will be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the delegation
• Able to successfully procure a visa for Switzerland

The Scholarship is ideal for students with an interest in public policy, global trends, data and analysis, human rights and international development. The fellowship program has a strong international element so we encourage young Australians with a global perspective to apply. 

Program Timeline

• Applications Open: 17 November 2024
• Applications Close: 30 November 2024 (8:59pm AWST, 11:59pm AEST)
• Interviews: Early to mid December 2024
• Outcome available: Mid to late December 2024
• Canberra Pre-Departure Briefings: 10 February to 12 February 2025
• AI for Good Global Summit: 8 July to 11 July 2025

* Shortlisted applicants must undertake a phone or Skype interview with a member of the Global Voices Executive Team. You must be available during early to mid-December 2024

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via Global Voices - Apply Now website - Please select 'Apply Now' and then 'AI for Good Global Summit' to complete your application online

Before applying, please read the application process information, including the 2025 policy prompts at Global Voices - Apply Now website

The Application Form includes:

• A personal statement - up to 500 words
• Your policy proposal - up to 500 words
• A description of your work and education history
• Short answer questions on how you manage teamwork, conflict, and time

Info Session Webinar

Attend the info session to learn more about the Global Voices Scholarships and delegations! 

Please register here.

Date: Monday 11 November 2024

Time: 4:00pm (Perth Time) / 7:00pm (AEST)

Missed the webinar? Watch the recording here: Sem 1 2025 Info Session

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

For more information and learn about Global Voices, please visit:

W: www.globalvoices.org.au

The above website provides information regarding the program, application process, FAQ and contact via online portal.

If you have further enquiries which are not addressed within FAQ, please contact Global Voices by email: info@globalvoices.org.au.