La Trobe University announces ‘Thought Leadership Award’

Oct. 30, 2015 - PRLog -- La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia and has been one of Australia’s pioneering universities for over 45 years offering distinctive and high-quality degrees that equip students to understand and engage with the global issues of today providing graduates with the skills to embark on rewarding careers. The University encourages students and staff to gain international experience and develop a curriculum and research programs of International Standards.

Professor John Dewar Vice-Chancellor La Trobe University visited India to announce the newly introduced award ‘Thought Leadership Award.’

The ‘Thought Leadership Award’ has been developed by La Trobe University to identify students who can demonstrate outstanding potential to become the thought leaders of the future. This competition requires students to develop an essay whereby they can showcase their deep understanding of the most pressing challenges facing the global community.

La Trobe University invited various schools to participate in order to achieve this award. Following Schools registered their participation:-

·         Lotus Valley International School

·         Blue Bell International School

·         Delhi Public School Vasundra

·         Delhi Public School Greater Noida

·         Delhi Public School Ghaziabad

·         Gyan Bharati School

·         Bal Bharati Public School

·         Mother’s Global School

·         Gyan Mandir Public School

·         Cambridge foundation school

The winning entrants of the La Trobe University ‘Thought Leadership Award’ will receive:

PRIZE          CASH PRIZE

1st Prize          Rs. 1,00,000 and an individual trophy plus certificate

2nd Prize          Rs. 75,000 and certificate

3rd Prize          Rs. 50,000 and certificate

The Perpetual Trophy and press releases in news events both in India and Australia showcasing the winning student and school.

Professor Dewar said La Trobe has always shared a strong connection with India. This ‘Thought Leadership Award’ has been instituted to encourage Indian students to be prepared for the global challenges. We are proud to visit India almost every year. We look forward to further enhance our bonding with India.”

About La Trobe University

La Trobe University is multi-campus university based in Victoria, Australia. Named after the first Lieutenant Governor of Victoria, La Trobe University has been at the forefront of higher education in Australia for the past forty seven years. La Trobe is renowned for its academic excellence and research achievements. It has five campuses in Victoria, in the south-east of Australia. More than 140,000 students have graduated from La Trobe University and have gone on to achieve great things in all walks of life, giving La Trobe its well-deserved reputation. For details, please visit www.latrobe.edu.au/international