Students from 14 countries won across 10 award categories for outstanding academic and social accomplishments. Our judges commented on the high quality of nominations and congratulate all who participated in our awards program.
We know international students have faced many challenges in 2020. In response, we’ve introduced two new award categories this year. Our Support and Advocacy award recognises students who have gone out of their way to support their peers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Special Commendation award acknowledges students who have excelled while studying externally.
For the first time, we have a three-time winner in our International Student of the Year, Yu (Amy) Shi, who also won in two other categories.
Congratulations to all our award winners on their impressive accomplishments.
International Student of the Year ?
Winner: Yu (Amy) Shi from China, studying at Glenunga International High School
Academic Excellence: Postgraduate (Research)
Winner: Natasha Nagle from the United States of America, studying at Flinders University
Highly Commended: Jessica Maria Bohorquez Arevalo from Colombia, studying at The University of Adelaide
Academic Excellence: Postgraduate (Coursework)
Winner: Rubayat Sawar from Bangladesh, studying at Flinders University
Highly Commended: Hemlata Karki from Bhutan, studying at The University of Adelaide
Highly Commended: Najma Khaliq from Pakistan, studying at Flinders University
Academic Excellence: Undergraduate
Winner: Thi Hoang from Vietnam, studying at the University of South Australia
Highly Commended: Mey Wong from Malaysia, studying at Flinders University
Academic Excellence: Vocational Education and Training
Winner: Thi Minh Khue Nguyen from Vietnam, studying at TAFE SA
Highly Commended: Joana Hamann Azambuja from Brazil, studying at TAFE SA
Academic Excellence: Pathways
Winner: Maria Camila Gonzalez Davila from Colombia, studying at the Centre for English Language (CELUSA)
Highly Commended: Pranish Maharjan from Nepal, studying at the South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT)
Academic Excellence: Schools
Winner: Yu (Amy) Shi from China, studying at Glenunga International High School
Highly Commended: Kliti (Kyle) Daija from Albania, studying at Hamilton Secondary College
Community Engagement
Winner: Yu (Amy) Shi from China, studying at Glenunga International High School
Highly Commended :Preeti Maharjan from Nepal, studying at The University of Adelaide
Highly Commended: Hien Minh Vu from Vietnam, studying at the The University of Adelaide
Support and Advocacy
Winner: Sisly Li (Xi Li) from China, studying at Flinders University
Highly Commended: Oscar Zi Shao Ong from Malaysia, studying at the The University of Adelaide
Special Commendation
Winner: Xinyi Xu from China, studying at the University of South Australia
Student Event of the Year
Winner: The Virtual Library, by the Organised Collective.
Organiser: Yeganeh Soltanpour from Iran, studying at the The University of Adelaide
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