A u s t r a l i a   C o m p e t i t i o n

AWARDS
In Australia, the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program will select six Global Leaders from the participating universities.  Global Leaders will receive their cash award and be invited to attend an interview in May 2009 at IDP Education Australia.   A selection panel will interview the Global Leaders and select three of them to receive an all-expense-paid trip to represent the group at the Global Leadership Institute in New York City in July 2009.    

The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders selected to attend the Global Leadership Institute will participate in leadership training and seminars on timely international issues. They will consult with renowned leaders in the public, civic, and private sectors and build ties based on shared experiences and common goals. Activities for participants will include various cultural events in New York City. Global Leaders attending the Leadership Institute will be responsible for communicating the essence of the experience to the rest of the group.

PARTICIPATING UNIVERSITIES
IDP Education Australia conducts the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program competition in Australia for IIE.  The following four institutions in Australia have been invited to participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program this year:

• Macquarie University
• University of Melbourne
• University of New South Wales
• University of Sydney

• have distinguished themselves as leaders in their community or school;
• have high academic standing as demonstrated by grades received in the first (and second year if he/she is a third year student) of college or university. Eligible candidates must have a minimum of a Distinction - High Distinction grade average, or be in the top 10% of his/her class;
• be full-time students in the second or third year (note: only second year students will be eligible in Australia) of a university undergraduate degree program at one of the universities invited to participate in the 2008-2009 program year;
• be pursuing their first undergraduate degree; all fields of study accepted; and
• demonstrate competency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in English is necessary to participate fully in the Global Leadership Institute.

• Electronic application and supporting documents
• Honors and awards
• Hobbies and extracurricular activities
• Community service and volunteer activities
• Personal Statement / Essay
  
  

• A printed electronic application. The application must be completed and submitted online; a printed copy must also be sent to IDP Australia with supporting documents.
• Undergraduate university transcripts (official record of grades or marks)
• Secondary school transcripts (official record of grades or marks)
• University entrance examination scores. Please submit a photocopy of the official results.
• Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders must use the required recommendation forms that are distributed to the nominee. One recommendation should address the nominee's leadership abilities and personal character; the second letter should address the nominee's intellect and prospects for continued academic success. At least one letter must come from a university faculty member. The other letter may come from another university faculty member or an adult, non-family member who has supervised the nominee's education, work, or other activities. If the nominee's first language is not English, the letters should offer an assessment of his/her English language capabilities.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  
  

• Academic achievement
• Leadership ability
• Potential for growth
• Personal qualities or character
• Communication skills
• References