2026 Study NT Ambassadors 20 international students will promote the Territory as a top study destination.The Study NT Ambassador program contributes to the Territory's economy by strengthening skills, innovation and global connections.Ambassadors will share their journeys and showcase the Territory's world‑class education sector to the world.
With international education confirmed as a cornerstone of the Finocchiaro CLP Government's year of growth, certainty and security, Minister for International Education, Migration and Population, Robyn Cahill today welcomed the announcement of Study NT's International Student Ambassadors for 2026.
Ms Cahill said "International students make a significant contribution to our community, strengthening our workforce capability, fostering innovation, and enriching out community's cultural and social fabric. These twenty outstanding international students will play a critical role in promoting the Territory as a premier study destination".
"A positive experience shared by international students has ongoing impacts in attracting more students to the Territory. By celebrating our international student community, we are enriching their study experience and enhancing our international education sector."
For many, volunteering has been central to their Territory experience. 2026 Ambassador Mengdie Momo Zhao said, "since arriving in the Northern Territory, volunteering has become one of the most rewarding parts of my life. I support residents in recovery at Banyan House and encourage Aboriginal youth to enjoy sport and art through the Darwin Launch Night Series".
Student Ambassador Lakshi Jayawila added, "volunteering with the Australian Red Cross and supporting the Multicultural Community has been incredibly meaningful. It's helped me give back to the Territory and feel more connected to the community."
Now in its 10th year, the program has welcomed more than 200 students across 11 cohorts. Ambassadors will attend industry and community events and collaborate with local businesses to raise the Territory's international education profile.
The 2026 Study NT Student Ambassadors are
Akshata Bhusal, Nepal, Charles Darwin University (CDU)Anamaria Aldazabal Sanchez, Peru, CDUFadziso Mango, Zimbabwe, CDUHenna Erica Sta Maria, Philippines, Alana Kaye CollegeHernani Pires Neto, Brazil, Alana Kaye CollegeJunhao (Jayno) Zhang, China, Haileybury Rendall SchoolKinley Wangmo, Bhutan, CDULakshi Sandamali Jayawila, Sri Lanka, Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM)Mengdie Zhao (Momo), China, CDUNga Man Wong (Iris), Hong Kong SAR, CDUNushrat Islam Bhuiyan, Bangladesh, CDUPawan Kandel, Nepal, CDUPhuong Tran Tran (Jane), Vietnam, CDUQuang Thuan Nguyen (Vincent), Vietnam, CIMRana Zaid Hassan, Pakistan, Darwin City CollegeSamia Akter, Bangladesh, CDUSayeed Anwer, Bangladesh, CDUTania Valentina Cortes Aristizabal, Colombia, Latitude CollegeYee Chyi Too, Malaysia, CDUYixiang Wang (Jerry), China, CDU
