Opportunity overview
The StuditaliA Prize is an initiative of the Queensland Department of Education, the Consulate of Italy and the Italian community in Brisbane to promote excellence in Italian language studies. It rewards the high achievement of Year 12 students studying Italian in Queensland schools.
Upon completion of Year 12, recipients of the StuditaliA Prize are awarded with a unique opportunity to travel to Italy, where they can fully immerse themselves in the language and culture.
Prize details
- The number of prize recipients in any year depends 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.
- Prize recipients will travel unaccompanied to/from Italy and 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
Key dates
Application period: May to July 2024
Program/travel dates: January to February 2025
Application
Applications are closed.
2024 StuditaliA Prize recipients
On 27 September 2024, 10 selected Year 12 students studying Italian at Queensland state and non-state schools were honoured with the 2024 StuditaliA Prize during a formal award ceremony held at the Queensland Parliament House.
The recipients of the 2024 StuditaliA Prize are:
- Ainara Kelly – St Margaret Mary's College
- Anita Zhong – Brisbane State High School
- Augustus Tan – Cairns State High School
- Aurelio D'Aietti – Cairns State High School
- Cassandra Garde – All Hallows' School
- Dolma Donald – San Sisto College
- Ellena Kim – St Mary's Catholic College
- Haniyah Nayyer – Brisbane State High School
- India Colombi – Wavell State High School
- Stella Charrington – San Sisto College
In 2024, the StuditaliA Prize proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary. To commemorate this special occasion, a commemorative video was prepared and presented at the award ceremony on 27 September 2024.
Watch the video on YouTube.
Contact
Global Engagement
Department of Education International
Phone: (07) 3513 5737
Email:
global.engagement@qed.qld.gov.au