The Study NT Student Ambassador Program is for international students in the NT. It promotes the NT as a study destination, with benefits like workshops and events.
Become a Study NT Student Ambassador
Study NT Student Ambassadors are exceptional students who are passionate about studying, living and working in Australia’s Northern Territory.
Throughout the program, students receive a range of training opportunities and support to develop their leadership, community engagement, public speaking, networking, professional writing and media skills to promote the Northern Territory as an ideal study destination. The program also aims to foster students’ personal and professional skills that will increase their future employability prospects.
As a Study NT Student Ambassador, you will:
- receive personal and professional development on topics including public speaking, networking, professional writing, personal brand development and social media engagement;
- connect and network with other students, international delegations, Territory employers and organisations;
- showcase your Territory study experience across social media, webinars and in marketing campaigns with Study NT;
- participate in photo and video shoots to promote the Territory; and
- undertake valuable volunteering experiences.
Student Ambassadors also receive unique opportunities, including invitations to business and community functions, networking events and international delegation activities to expand their networks and showcase the valuable contribution international students make to the Northern Territory’s local community.
It is a year-long program, with the next program commencing in early 2025.
In addition to professional development (over the course of the year), you may also have the opportunity to:
- attend events with local and international business people and delegations;
- present on your experiences as an international student;
- participate in community events and activities, including the Harmony Soiree and Kindness Festival;
- meet political leaders, businesses and academics.
- Applications open: Monday 14 October 2024
- Applications close: 11:59pm, Monday 11 November 2024
- Interviews in Darwin CBD or via video link in Alice Springs: Monday 25, Tuesday 26, or Thursday 28 November 2024
- Notification of successful ambassadors: by Friday 13 December 2024
- First professional development session: Thursday 6 February 2025
To be eligible for a 2025 Study NT student ambassador position you must:
- be an international student and holding a student (subclass 500) visa be at least 16 years of age on 1 January 2025
- you can still apply if you are graduating in December 2025 or on a 6 month course/program
- reside and be studying with a registered international education and training providers in the Northern Territory
Applications for the 2025 Study NT Student Ambassador Program will be open on Monday 14 October 2024.
- You must be available to participate in an interview on Monday 25, Tuesday 26, or Thursday 28 November 2024 in Darwin CBD
- You must be available to attend the first professional development session on Thursday 6 February 2025
- Applicants studying in Alice Springs will be eligible to participate via video link.