Opportunity overview
The Queensland Department of Education and the Consulate of Italy, in Brisbane, are proud to support the StuditaliA Prize—an initiative to promote excellence in Italian-language studies in Queensland schools and reward the high achievement of Year 12 students of Italian.
In its 28th year, the prize provides students with the opportunity to travel to Italy to enhance their language proficiency and deepen their knowledge of Italy's society and culture by being actively engaged in new environments.
Prize details
- International travel to Italy at the conclusion of Year 12 to undertake a cultural and linguistic immersion program for a period of 4-weeks (dates to be confirmed).
- The number of student prizes awarded in any year depend on the donations received and the number and quality of the applications received from students.
- The program is open to Year 12 Queensland (state or non-state) high school students of Italian language.
- Students will travel unaccompanied to Italy, but will be met in-country on arrival.
- Students must have parent/guardian consent to submit an application.
Prize inclusions
- Return economy airfares
- Land travel
- Travel insurance
- Accommodation
- Tuition fees
- Most meals
- Visa (if required)
Application
Applications are now closed.
Prize recipients
The recipients of the 2022 StuditaliA Prize are:
- Allegra Daveson, Stanthorpe State High School
- Luke Forbes, Brisbane State High School
- Mary Franco, San Sisto College
- Ariel Franks, Cairns State High School
- Harriet Morgan, Stanthorpe State High School
- Louise Whittaker, Ryan Catholic College
- Jasmine Wu, All Hallows’ School.
Contact
Global Opportunities
Global Engagement Unit
DE International
Phone: (07) 3513 5756
Email: global.opportunities@qed.qld.gov.au