The full cohort of Scholars will study in a wide range of disciplines in 17 locations including Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Fiji, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Korea and Vanuatu. The 2015 Scholars come from 23 universities across all states and territories. They join more than 3100 students from around Australia who are being supported through New Colombo Plan mobility grants to study and gain work experience in the region. “Miss Law will be hosted by the National University of Singapore, and plans to undertake an internship with an organisation that has a focus on environmental health initiatives, planning and climate change during her placement,” Mrs Markus said. Miss Law said, “Singapore is a country that has successfully combated environmental health challenges that arise from limited land availability, high population, water quality and food security.” Mrs Markus said this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would help equip students with the skills and experience needed to engage with the dynamic Indo-Pacific region. “During the course of my environmental health studies at UWS and employment with NSW Health, I have become aware of changes that are underway for Sydney's housing, infrastructure and population over the next few decades. “The New Colombo Plan scholarship will allow me to gain a rich perspective and experience of the achievements Singapore has had in this area. It will also provide the opportunities to deepen Australia's relationship with Singapore through friendship and advocacy, strengthening institutional relationships and helping to pave the way for future undergraduate students to travel to Southeast Asia and study,” Miss Law said. “I think it is fantastic the Coalition Government is committed to this initiative, which provides practical opportunities for bright Australian students to develop overseas in
The full cohort of Scholars will study in a wide range of disciplines in 17 locations including Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Fiji, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Korea and Vanuatu. The 2015 Scholars come from 23 universities across all states and territories. They join more than 3100 students from around Australia who are being supported through New Colombo Plan mobility grants to study and gain work experience in the region. “Miss Law will be hosted by the National University of Singapore, and plans to undertake an internship with an organisation that has a focus on environmental health initiatives, planning and climate change during her placement,” Mrs Markus said. Miss Law said, “Singapore is a country that has successfully combated environmental health challenges that arise from limited land availability, high population, water quality and food security.” Mrs Markus said this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity would help equip students with the skills and experience needed to engage with the dynamic Indo-Pacific region. “During the course of my environmental health studies at UWS and employment with NSW Health, I have become aware of changes that are underway for Sydney's housing, infrastructure and population over the next few decades. “The New Colombo Plan scholarship will allow me to gain a rich perspective and experience of the achievements Singapore has had in this area. It will also provide the opportunities to deepen Australia's relationship with Singapore through friendship and advocacy, strengthening institutional relationships and helping to pave the way for future undergraduate students to travel to Southeast Asia and study,” Miss Law said. “I think it is fantastic the Coalition Government is committed to this initiative, which provides practical opportunities for bright Australian students to develop overseas in
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