Study Abroad.
Guidelines.
Mangold
Study Abroad
Scholarships.
These are scholarships for Victorian tertiary students to travel overseas for a university language exchange or study abroad program.
2024 Round 02.
Applications:
- Opened: 16 September 2024
- Closed: 11 October 2024, 5pm AEDT.
Overseas Enrolments:
- From: 1 January 2025
- To: 30 June 2025
2025 Round 01.
Applications:
- Open: 17 March 2025
- Close: 4 April, 5pm AEDT
Overseas Enrolments:
- From: 1 July 2025
- To: 31 December 2025
Notes.
- No late applications will be accepted.
- Applicants must meet the guidelines, eligibility criteria, and requirements. No exceptions will be provided.
- Guidelines, eligibility criteria and requirements may be subject to change prior to the next application round.
- Any enquiries can be directed to
studyabroad@
mangoldtrust.org.au
Guidelines.
Who can Apply.
These study abroad scholarships are generous travel awards offered to language students currently attending university in Victoria.
Placements.
Students who are approved by their university for either an exchange or study abroad placement overseas, that will enrol in an accredited study program for at least one semester (12 week minimum).
Language Skills.
Students who have completed, or expect to complete a minimum of three semesters of university level studies in a language other than English
Contributions.
These study abroad scholarships are intended as a reasonable contribution towards travel and living costs while students are enrolled in their overseas course.
Study Program.
Students are required to enroll in a full-time study program overseas that is delivered predominately in the chosen language, not English. Language-related studies should comprise at least half of the course content. ‘Full-time’ study assumes a minimum of 15 hours face-to-face tuition per week. Instruction entirely in English and short course programs of less than 12 weeks duration will not be supported.
Eligibility.
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you must meet all the eligibility criteria:
01.
CITIZENSHIP
be an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia.
02.
VICTORIAN
be a current resident of the State of Victoria.
03.
ENROLLED
be currently enrolled in a degree award course at a tertiary institute in Victoria (that means, ideally be enrolled at the time of application and be definitely enrolled at the time of going abroad on exchange).
04.
ACADEMIA
have completed, or expect to complete, a minimum of three accredited semesters of university level studies in a language other than English at your tertiary institute before travelling abroad.
05.
APPLICATION
be applying through the home university (or have already been nominated for a full-time exchange place or study abroad program) to study at an appropriate overseas tertiary institution acceptable to the Mangold Trust.
06.
ACCEPTED
expect to be accepted for enrolment by the overseas destination university into a full-time study program of 3 months to 2 years duration, commencing in the specified period.
Requirements.
In order to complete the application you will be asked to:
A. Provide a Letter of Endorsement (LoE)
This must:
- be written on university letterhead
- be from your current, or recent, language course supervisor, Head of Department, lecturer, or tutor
- confirm you have successfully completed, or will have completed, a minimum of three semesters of university level studies in the language stream before you depart
- confirm your competency to study in the language other than English at your overseas university/course
- appraise your aptitude and capability for intensive language study overseas
- assess your potential to benefit from the opportunity of a travelling scholarship, and
- detail the suitability and educational value of your proposed course of study at the overseas institution.
B. Referees
Nominate two other people as Referees.
If shortlisted, Referees will be contacted.
C. Budget
Submit a detailed estimated Travel Budget.
D. Insurances
You agree to obtain travel insurance approved by your university.
Requirements.
In order to complete the application you will be asked to:
A. Provide a Letter of Endorsement (LoE)
This must:
- be written on university letterhead
- be from your current, or recent, language course supervisor, Head of Department, lecturer, or tutor
- confirm you have successfully completed, or will have completed, a minimum of three semesters of university level studies in the language stream before you depart
- confirm your competency to study in the language other than English at your overseas university/course
- appraise your aptitude and capability for intensive language study overseas
- assess your potential to benefit from the opportunity of a travelling scholarship, and
- detail the suitability and educational value of your proposed course of study at the overseas institution.
B. Referees
Nominate two other people as Referees.
If shortlisted, Referees will be contacted.
C. Budget
Submit a detailed estimated Travel Budget.
D. Insurances
You agree to obtain travel insurance approved by your university.
Selection Criteria.
Applications received from eligible candidates by the closing date are assessed on the written evidence presented in the online application form, with regard to their:
01.
The academic Letter of Endorsement.
02.
Academic merit and linguistic potential.
03.
Individual goals and motivation to study overseas.
04.
Financial need for support.
05.
Capacity to benefit from the opportunity of language study overseas.
06.
Potential to represent the ideals of The Walter Mangold Trust Fund.
What do I need to know?
The scholarships are intended primarily to support intensive and immersive language study overseas, and to foster greater cultural understanding through direct in-country experiences.
Related inter-disciplinary courses delivered predominately in the chosen language, with the potential to extend linguistic competence and cultural understanding, may be combined with specific language subjects, provided that the applicant is proficient enough in the chosen language of instruction to cope with the academic demands of learning and assessment.
What is the role of the Trustee?
The Walter Mangold Trust Fund is administered by the Trustee (The CASS Foundation) strictly in accordance with the objectives and wishes of the benefactors, as stated in the Trust Deed.
Who should apply for a Study Abroad Scholarship?
The scholarships are most relevant to proficient language students completing language courses who plan to go on either an exchange or study abroad program for one or two semesters as part of their accredited undergraduate degree.
Are there any pre-requisites?
It is a pre-requisite for the scholarship that applicants must have satisfied all the requirements for language proficiency (three semesters in an academic stream of their chosen language) before departing from Australia.
Students are required to present an academic Letter of Endorsement with their application that attests to their language level and capabilities, plus a statement of permission to travel to the exchange university.
Where should I go?
If you are not sure where to go, have a chat to your university about exchange partner universities and institutions or other available options.
Travel may only be permitted or recommended to certain countries as deemed appropriate by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). This may be subject to change.
How long should the exchange be?
Scholarships are offered for placements of a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 2 years.
What about post-graduate students?
Honours and post-graduate students may also apply if they are enrolling in an accredited language tuition program overseas, but not to undertake independent research.
What if I can not go?
We understand that sometimes things do not go according to plan. The terms of the scholarship mean that you must use the funds to contribute to the Mangold approved study abroad or exchange program.
We might ask for a portion of the funds to be returned if you have already received a grant and left to start your studies but have been unable to complete your approved study program. If your travel is cancelled, terminated, interrupted or delayed due to any circumstances (including COVID-19), we request that you notify us as soon as possible.
If you are required to cancel your trip but have not yet left the country, you will be welcome to apply again provided you continue to meet the eligibility criteria. And, if you have received the funds, we will ask for the full amount to be returned.
Scholarships.
Scholarships are usually awarded in the amount of $5,000 to $8,000 and up to a maximum of $20,000. The amount of each scholarship offered by the Mangold Trust will vary depending on:
01.
NEED
Individual student need.
02.
DURATION
The duration of the enrolment overseas.
03.
COST
The cost of reasonable return travel, accommodation and daily living expenses in the destination country.
Applicants are expected to:
01.
BUDGET
Submit an estimated budget of expected travel and living expenses with the application.
02.
CONTRIBUTE
Contribute to the costs with some personal funds. Scholarships may be held in conjunction with any university travel grants or other scholarships, provided these awards are declared in your application or before you travel overseas.
03.
REPORT
Complete an Experience Report and financial acquittal statement of expenditure against their original budget upon returning to Australia.
What Happens Next?
After your application is submitted
You will receive an automatic response to confirm your application has been received.
After applications are closed
The Mangold Trust will contact you to let you know when you can expect to hear hear back from us.
What if you are unsuccessful
The Mangold Trust contacts all applicants to let them know if they are successful or unsuccessful.
What if you are successful
Congratulations! We will let you know if you are successful and what the Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship offer is.
What happens next
If you were successful in being offered a Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship we will ask you to:
- Enter into an Agreement with the Mangold Trust for the scholarship
- Provide your bank account details
- Provide written confirmation from your home and away institutions that you have been accepted into the study abroad or exchange program, and what the commencement and end dates are.
Payment of the Scholarship
Once you submit the required documentation we will let you know that you have completed the requirements necessary for payment.
You can expect payment of the Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship into your bank account no less than 21 days prior to your course commencement date.
“…greater understanding and tolerance between the people of the world – and consequently a lessening of conflict – could be achieved through the study of other languages and cultures.”
Anne Marie Herzenberg on Walter Mangold