The Victorian International Education Awards celebrate our most exceptional international students and recent graduates.

Award categories

There are 8 student award categories in 2024:

• International Student of the Year – Higher Education
• International Student of the Year – Research
• International Student of the Year – English Language Training
• International Student of the Year – Vocational Education and Training
• International Student of the Year – Regional
• International Student/Graduate Entrepreneur of the Year
• Emerging Leader – International Alumni Award
• Premier’s Award – International Student of the Year

Learn more about the assessment criteria for the 2024 student award categories.

Industry award categories are held every second year.

Who can apply

Current international students who are studying with a Victorian post-secondary provider and meet the relevant eligibility requirements can apply for the student category awards.

Recent graduates who completed their studies within 5 years can apply for the Alumni and Entrepreneur award categories if they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

Check the Terms and Conditions for detailed eligibility criteria.

Benefits of applying

These prestigious awards tell a powerful story about the contribution of Victoria’s international student community.

Students apply for the awards for recognition of their achievements, to elevate their success, and to inspire others.

All finalists will be invited to the official Victorian International Education Awards ceremony where they will be presented with an official certificate and winners will receive a trophy.

In 2024, student winners (excluding alumni and entrepreneur categories) will be awarded up to $6000 to help reach their academic goals. Student finalists (excluding alumni and entrepreneur categories) will be awarded $2000. The Premier's Award winner will be awarded an additional $10,000 to support their studies.

How to apply

Applications for the 2024 Victorian International Education Awards closed on 5 July 2024.

Finalists will be notified in September 2024. Winners will be announced at the official Victorian International Education Awards ceremony in early October 2024.

Learn more about the assessment criteria for the 2024 award categories.

Read the Terms and Conditions for detailed eligibility criteria and other important information.

Judging process

Applications will be assessed by a judging panel of senior industry and government leaders. Refer to the 2024 award categories for more information about how each award is assessed.

Terms and conditions

Read the Terms and Conditions for detailed eligibility criteria and other important information.

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