Consolato d’Italia
Brisbane
The PELLEGRINO SCHOLARSHIP FOR FURTHER
EDUCATION IN ITALY – 2008
FOR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS and ITALIAN CITIZENS PERMANENTLY RESIDING
IN QUEENSLAND (I.R.E.)
Mr Stephen J. Pellegrino (SP) is offering one scholarship for 2008 to Australian citizens and Italian citizens permanently residing in Queensland. The scholarship is organised in conjunction with the Consulate of Italy in Brisbane. The scholarship is allocated for the duration of approximately one month.
The scholarship can be used to attend the following institutions or business houses:
- Universities;
- Academies, Schools and Organisations in the fields of Fine Arts, Music, Restoration, Media, Italian Language and Culture;
Scholarships cannot be granted to attend courses at:
- Non-Italian institutions such as universities, academies, schools of any nature.
The candidate can apply for a scholarship to perform/attend:
- Study/Research in any field. It would be advantageous to the candidate to furnish a letter of pre-acceptance by the Italian institution that is going to assist him/her.
- Italian language and culture intensive courses.
- Work experience or internship in either the private or public sector. It would be advantageous to the candidate to furnish a letter of pre-acceptance by the Italian business house that is going to assist him/her.
PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING:
Knowledge of the Italian language: It is advantageous for the applicant to possess a good knowledge of the Italian language, which can be proven by producing relevant certificates. Alternatively, it can be assessed by an interview carried out at the Italian Consulate.
The above recommendation can be disregarded:
- If the candidate intends to use the scholarship to attend an Italian language and culture course.
- In case of independent research scholarships, provided that the candidate has obtained a letter from an Italian academic assuring his/her willingness to supervise the student in English or another vehicular language.
- If the candidate demonstrates that the fluency in the Italian Language is not required to adequately perform the duties pertaining to the chosen institution or professional and business organization.
Necessary qualifications:
The 2008 Scholarship is open to all candidates willing to improve in the fields of Arts with particular attention to music. The candidates must have obtained a formal school qualification at Secondary level (Senior Certificate) or Tertiary level (TAFE Diploma or Bachelor Degree). A relevant apprenticeship is also accepted.
Age limit: 18-25 years as at 4th April 2008.
THE SCHOLARSHIP CONSISTS OF:
- Travel allowances (return airfare to the selected destination in Italy);
- Health insurance premium;
- Accommodation;
- A grant for the value of AU$ 2,500.00
CLOSING DATE FOR LODGMENT OF THE APPLICATION: 4 April 2008
The application (in duplicate), complete with passport size photos, must be written on plain paper and posted to the Education Office of the Consulate of Italy.
Each application must contain the following documents:
- Photocopy of the photo page of the passport OR of birth certificate;
- Curriculum vitae and academic record making particular reference to the activities carried out in the chosen field relating to the scholarship application;
- CD or DVD with a presentation and/or recorded music.
- A detailed plan, up to 500 words, of the activities to be developed in Italy supported, where possible, by evidence of the candidate's admission in the school, institute, workshop or organization, where the candidate wishes to study or work. Alternatively, the candidate can provide evidence of the application for enrolment in the chosen course;
- Photocopies of at least two letters of reference by QLD academic, Government or private authorities;
- Photocopies of Senior Certificate and/or Degrees, Diplomas, Apprenticeships awarded.
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The period of fruition of the scholarship commences from the 30th June 2008 and ends on the 1st July 2009.
- The name of the institution or business house and the dates of the fruition of the scholarship should be clearly stated in the application form, although this is not compulsory.
By the 22nd of April 2008 a joint Committee comprised of Stephen J. Pellegrino and the Consul of Italy, or their representatives, will meet to examine the scholarship applications received by the due date and select a certain number of candidates (short list) for the granting of the scholarship.
By the 3rd of May 2008 notification will be sent to all the candidates who have been selected by the Committee, requesting them to attend an interview at the Consulate of Italy, conducted by the joint committee. SP will reimburse travel expenses to those coming from outside the Brisbane metro area. The decision of the Committee is final.
The winner of the scholarship will be announced during the music competition the 1st of June 2008 during the Italian National Day celebrations. The winner must sign a disclaimer and, if not Italian, in the due course will provide the Consulate of Italy all the documents required to apply for an Italian visa.
The winner of the scholarship on his/her return will give a written account of his/her time in Italy in order to record the experience and to give valuable knowledge to future applicants.
For any further information regarding the Pellegrino Scholarship for further Education in Italy - 2008, please contact:
Italian Consulate - Education Office
Postal address: Level 14 AMP Place, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane QLD 4000.
Brisbane, 01 February 2008
Steve Pellegrino Francesco Capecchi
Promoter Consul of Italy