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Meet the winners from the 2026 Victorian International Education Awards, honoured for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the Victorian community.

Finalists – Higher Education
  • Aditi Mishra – Bachelor of Psychological Science, Deakin University
  • Stella Schneckenburger – Doctor of Medicine, Deakin University


Finalists – Research
  • Lane Meredith – Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University
  • Leo Li Li – Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Melbourne
  • Yiwen Zhang – Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University


Finalists – English Language
  • Shin Kato – General English, Albright Institute of Business and Language
  • Young-Ju Park – General English, Impact English College


Finalists – Vocational Education and Training
  • Rizky Hidayat – Diploma of Community Services, Chisholm Institute
  • Xiao (Shawn) Du – Certificate III in Carpentry, Holmesglen Institute


Finalists – Regional
  • Isini Puhula Gamayalage – Bachelor of Nursing, Deakin University (Geelong Waterfront)
  • Mohammad Saud – Bachelor of Information Technology, Federation University (Ballarat)


Finalists – Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Julian Chan – Bachelor of Music, JMC Academy
  • Sakina Aliasger – Bachelor of Computer Science, La Trobe University

Finalists – International Alumni
  • Kushal Paudel – Bachelor of Nursing, Australian Catholic University
  • Shulang Roy – Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Southern Cross Education Institute

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