Do you dream of studying in Australia? Do you want to experience uni life before you apply? The University of Melbourne is offering one aspiring, creative and ambitious international student, flights, accommodation and a place on a 1-week Young Leaders Program in 2018, in Melbourne, Australia!

What is the Young Leaders program?

The Young Leaders Program, offered at Trinity College, the University of Melbourne, provides students aged between 14 and 17 the opportunity to broaden their outlook on learning and study, to be inspired, to increase their confidence, to practice leadership skills and to consider their future directions. Each year more than 300 students from all around the world participate in this life-changing residential program which offers 1, 2 and 3 week programs.

What is the competition?

We want you to show us (vis social media) what future you see for yourself at the University of Melbourne. This could relate to living in Melbourne, studying at one of our beautiful campuses, using the Melbourne Model to gain two qualifications, or the career path you might take. We will select our favourite submission as the winner and they will receive a one-week place on the Trinity College Young Leaders Program. The prize-winner is able to stay for the additional program weeks at their own cost.

What else is included in the competition prize?

1. Return flights from your home country to Melbourne, Australia, plus airport transfers in Melbourne.
2. Accommodation at Trinity College for the duration of the program. All students will stay in a Trinity College dorm room, sharing with one other student of the same gender and where possible, same age, but from another country. Males and females will be in separate buildings (where possible) or on separate floors. Each floor is supervised by at least two mentors. Bedding, towels, blankets, and laundry facilities are all provided. Please note, the College is a secure facility, protected by a 24-hour security service.
3. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for the duration of the program.
4. Academic tuition, mentoring, leadership and extra-curricular activities. All activities and excursions are fully supervised by trained staff.
5. The cost of a tourist visa (if required) and compulsory travel and medical insurance. Please note, you are responsible for organising your visa and insurance.
6. The opportunity to participate in lectures and workshops at Trinity College and the University of Melbourne with other like-minded young leaders from around the world.

Available program dates are:

• Sunday 1 July - Sunday 8 July 2018
• Sunday 8 July - Sunday 15 July 2018
• Sunday 2 December - Sunday 9 December 2018
• Sunday 9 December - Sunday 16 December 2018
• Sunday 25 November - Sunday 2 December 2018

Please review the full program and terms and conditions before entering. Note: program is subject to change.

How to enter

It’s simple!

1. Register to enter the competition here.
2. Post an image or video on social media using the competition hashtag #unimelbphotocomp and tag us in your image. The image or video must represent what future you see for yourself at the University of Melbourne. This could relate to living in Melbourne, studying at one of our beautiful campuses, using the Melbourne Model to gain two qualifications, or the career path you might take. You’ll need to also include a description (in English) explaining what that future means to you.

Our participating social channels are as follows:

• Instagram: @unimelb
• Facebook: facebook.com/unimelb
• Twitter: @unimelb
• Weibo: Weibo.com/melbourneuni

If you do not have a social media account available to you, please email [email protected] to make alternative arrangements for your entry.

Am I eligible for the competition?

The competition is open to all international students who are aged 14 - 17 years old and reside outside of Australia and New Zealand during the competition period and program dates are welcome to apply. Please note, Australian and New Zealand passport holders or dual-citizens are not eligible to apply for the competition.

Here are some suggestions to get you thinking about what your future at the University of Melbourne could look like…

A different city

Melbourne is famous around the world as a great student city! Again and again, it's been named as the world's most liveable city. When you study in Melbourne, you'll be living in a safe and exciting place that offers world-class study options, services and the widest range of things to do. Wherever you're from, you'll find a taste of home and a taste of something new here. In 2017, QS Best Student Cities awarded Melbourne as Australia's best student city and the fifth best in the world.

A different way to learn

Not all universities are the same, and Melbourne is consistently ranked the best university in Australia. That's down to our wonderful spaces, incredible researchers, and unique 'Melbourne Model'. The Melbourne Model allows you to design your own pathways from undergrad to graduate study, and satisfy your passions and interests with breadth subjects you can choose for yourself.

A different career

University of Melbourne graduates are ranked No.7 globally for graduate employability and no university is rated more highly by Australian employers. Our graduates are in high demand, with more than 250 Australian and international organisations – consulting firms, technology firms, government and industry – actively recruit on campus. Plus, there are a wide range of opportunities to engage with organisations outside the University, through internships with business and community groups, applied research projects and overseas study programs.

Competition dates:

• Competition period: 12:01am (AEST) Saturday 6 January 2018 – 11.59pm (AEST) Sunday 4 February 2018.
• Winner determination: Thursday 8 February 2018.
• Winner advised by: 5pm (AEST) Friday 9 February 2018.
• Winner to confirm acceptance of prize by: 5pm (AEST) Monday 19 February 2018.

Please visit here for more information.