2024 WA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE YEAR
The CISWA WA International School Student of the Year Award is about recognising the significant contribution that international students make to the Western Australian community.
CISWA seeks to acknowledge an international student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and has contributed to enhancing the student experience both in the school and in the community.
In selecting the recipient of this award, the student’s achievements and contributions during their time as an international student in Australia are taken into consideration. Additional weight is given to any activities which promote interaction with Australian students and with the local community.
The achievements and contributions of the winning student will be promoted through the education sector’s peak bodies, higher education media and the CISWA website.
This award is sponsored by the Department of Education, and the winner is presented with a certificate, trophy and $500 prize money.
The CISWA WA International School Student of the Year Award is about recognising the significant contribution that international students make to the Western Australian community.
CISWA seeks to acknowledge an international student, who has demonstrated academic excellence and has contributed to enhancing the student experience both in the school and in the community.
2024 Key Dates
- 23rd September– Applications Open
- 1st November– Applications Close (5pm)
- 20th November – Judging Completed
- 5th December – All award winners announced at StudyPerth AGM and End of Year Event
Selection Criteria
In 500 words or less provide a summary that addresses the below Selection Criteria:
- The student’s contributions and achievements
- Benefits to other students and/or the community of the student’s activities
- All community and volunteer work undertaken
The student must currently hold a Student Visa, Schools sector.
The nominator must be a staff member at the student’s education institution who has worked with the student when performing any of the roles mentioned in the application.
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This award is proudly sponsored by
2023 WINNER: Eunseo Lim – Greenwood College
Joe Bontempo, Manager, International Education, Department of Education WA presented the 2023 WA International School Student of the Year Award to Eunseo Lim from Greenwood College.
This year’s winner is Eunseo Lim, a South Korean student completing ATAR Year 11 at Greenwood College. Eunseo is an outstanding mathematics student – she achieved a distinction in the Australian Mathematics Competition and will receive subject awards in her school for the two most difficult maths units in the ATAR.
She is the keyboard player and singer in the Senior Rock Band and has performed in festivals and at numerous community events as a member of the Stirling Community Youth Band. She is very active in her school community where she is seen as a natural leader who is keen to reach out and serve others.
Eunseo is a worthy recipient of CISWA’s 2023 International School Student of the Year Award