International Student Awards - Celebrating 10 years

This award recognises international students who provide exceptional peer support, demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, and act as a role model for other international students in the NT.

Eligibility

This award is open to international students who:

• are currently studying at International Education and Training (IET) institutions registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) in the NT
• hold a valid Student visa (subclass 500) at the time of nomination, or did hold a Student visa (subclass 500) between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 (calendar year)

• are currently residing in the NT.

Selection criteria

Nominations must include details and a supporting statement by the education and training institution. 

The nominee should be able to demonstrate:

• Peer support (30%)

  • Support and activities the nominee has provided to fellow international students between 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2026.

• Leadership (30%)

  • How and when the nominee has demonstrated leadership and acted as a role model to fellow international students between 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2026.

• Academic excellence (40%) 

  • Exceptional academic results across the nominee’s studies in the NT.

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This award recognises international students’ involvement and contributions to the NT community, highlighting their impact with personal growth and outcomes.

Eligibility

This Award is open to international students who:

• are currently studying at an International Education and Training (IET) institution registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) in the NT
• Hold a valid Student visa (subclass 500) at the time of nomination, or has held a student visa between 1 January 2026 and 31 December 2026 (calendar year)
• are currently residing in the NT.

Selection criteria 

Nominations must include detailed information, accompanied by a supporting statement from a volunteer supervisor or organisation confirming the nominee’s involvement and contributions.

The nominee should be able to demonstrate:

• Volunteer Action and Commitment (50%)

  • Valuable involvement in and contribution to the Territory community 
  • Activities and efforts to connect international students with the broader community

• Impact and Results (30%)

  • Evidence of measurable impact or outcomes, clearly identifying who has benefited from their work. Evidence could include quantitative and qualitative data, as well as testimonials

• Personal Growth and Outcomes (20%)

  • Evidence of significant achievements in personal and professional development as a result of volunteering.

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This award category recognises the career achievements and community contribution of former international students who have studied and still reside in the NT.

Eligibility

This award is open to former international students who:

• have completed studies with International Education and Training (IET) institutions registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) in the NT
• have held a Student visa (subclass 500) before the 31 December 2025
• are at least eighteen (18) years of age

• currently reside in the NT.

Selection Criteria

Nominations must include details and a supporting statement by an employer, volunteer organisation or international education and training institution.

The nominee should be able to demonstrate:

• Career achievements (50%) 

  • significant achievements or progression in the nominee’s career in Australia or globally.

  • entrepreneurial or innovative endeavours at a local or international level.

• Community contribution (50%) 

  • activities that contribute to the NT community and promote the NT as a study and work destination for international students and alumni.

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Nominated by a current international student or graduate, this award recognises employers in the NT that employ international students or graduates at a casual, part-time or full-time capacity, and contributed to their career journey.

Eligibility

This award is open to employers with registered Australian Business Number (ABN) currently employing or who have employed international students on a Student visa (subclass 500) or a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass485) between 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026. 

The below criteria must apply to the nominating international student, who is or was employed by the employer:

• current studying or has studied at an International Education and Training (IET) institution registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) in the NT
• is holding or previously held a valid Student visa (subclass 500) or a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) during their employment at the nominated employer.

Selection Criteria

The nominee should be able to demonstrate:

• Genuine employment opportunity (40%)

  • Activities or examples of how the employer has offered genuine employment opportunity and supported (an) international student(s) throughout the employment period

• Impact (30%)

  • Evidence of measurable impact and difference the employer has made on professional development and career journey of (an) international student employee(s) / graduate(s) 

• Advocacy (30%)

  • Examples of how the employer has advocated for international students as a source of talent in the NT workforce.

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