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Student profile: Christina Yum, Summer Scholarship student
Over summer, I was also able to work as a vacation (summer) scholar at Sydney Uni assisting with a trial of a communication system for elderly people. Through connections made in this experience, I also gained a casual job with a technology consulting firm which I’m balancing with my studies. Read more

Summer (Vacation) Scholarships offered by the School of IT & NICTA

Applications for 2009-2010 Summer Scholarships have closed. Application for 2010-2011 will open in August 2010, please check this website closer to that date.

The Summer Scholarships offered by the School of Information Technologies is designed primarily for undergraduate students who are interested in a future research degree/career.

Eligibility

You should be a high achieving 3rd year undergraduate student with a WAM exceeding 75 enrolled in a full-time program (high performing 2nd/4th year or master by coursework students may be considered).
You must have successfully completed at least one year of your course prior to the commencement of the Summer Scholarship.

Additional Benefits and Features (for NICTA sponsored summer scholarship)

$5,500 for 12 weeks (tax exempt)
Induction at ATP (compulsory)
Showcase (TBC)
NICTA Networking/Social Calendar (optional)
Christmas Party
Summer Scholarship Seminar
Technical Report/Poster
Laboratory Director Awards (LDA)
Certificate

The Summer Scholarship is offered for a period of 12 weeks starting from late November 2010. Scholars must be able to participate on a full time basis.