World Education Program (WEP) Australia is now offering two $3000 scholarships towards a year-long program to Italy and French-speaking Belgium commnecing in January 2013.

Applicants MUST currently be:

• studying Italian or French,
• at least 15 years old by January 2013,
• in year 9, 10 or 11 during 2012 and
• from NSW, QLD or VIC.

Apply for WEP's $3000 Scholarship in 3 Easy Steps!

Applicants for WEP Australia's scholarship awards must submit the following:

1. A creative story, picture, poem, video, podcast etc. to showcase your interest in the local culture. Unearth Italian or Belgian stereotypes in your creative depiction of either culture
2. Parental/guardianship and student declaration form (download scholarship forms here: Belgium / Italy).
3. WEP application form (at this stage medical pages and immunisation records do not need to be submitted)

Please call WEP Australia to find out more: 1300 884 733 (for the cost of a local call).

2012 Winner

For French-speaking Belgium - Congratulations to Dylan from Blackburn High (VIC). Having studied French for four years, he is now very interested in experiencing the Belgian culture first-hand. "I would like to plunge in to the life of a Belgian family and share my knowledge of Australia with them. I want to make good friends with my family and invite them to Australia later." Have the time of your life!

2011 Winners

For French-speaking Belgium - Congratulations to Kahli from Sandringham Secondary College (VIC). Kahli enjoys French history as well as dance and art.

And for Italy - Congratulations to Steven from St. John’s Regional College (VIC). Steven competes in Italian poetry competitions and understands the value of knowing more than one language in today’s society

2010 Winners

Congratulations to Georgia from Sydney Girls High School (NSW), who will live in Rixensart (French-speaking Belgium) for a year. Georgia understands the challenge she has set herself, but is ready to embrace the Belgian culture and find her place in Belgian society.

Congratulations to Amy from Bede Polding College (QLD), who will spend 2010 living and learning in Italy. Amy is looking forward to trying traditional Italian food, making Italian 'amici' and appreciating the famous Italian art.

2009 Winners

Congratulations to Brittany from Matthew Flinders Girls College (VIC) and Eliza from Firbank Grammar School (VIC), who both spent 2009 in French-speaking Belgium.

Hosting scholarships

Although hosting is not a requirement of your outbound program, it is rewarding to be able to provide the same hospitality and care to an international student as your international family will provide for you. Find out more!

Hosting scholarships are available for outbound exchange students. These scholarships are a $500 rebate on the costs of the outbound program fee when you host for a year. Contact WEP for further information. For further information regarding hosting contact us.