The Territory Labor Government promotes the Northern Territory as the destination of choice for international students and ensures they have a great experience while studying here.
This includes providing professional development, grants, wellbeing and awards programs.
This week, the finalists for the Study NT International Student Awards have been revealed, with the awards providing international students an opportunity to be recognised and celebrated for academic success and community mindedness.
The International Student of the Year acknowledges the contribution of international students to the Territory, as well as the contribution of local businesses that employ international students.
The seven finalists for the 2022 Study NT International Student of the Year Award are:
Anna Belle Permenter from United States of America, who is undertaking a Bachelor of Arts at Charles Darwin University;Ashish Ghimire from Nepal, who is undertaking a Bachelor of Business at Canterbury Institute of Management;Ema Kittova from Slovakia, who is undertaking a Master of Nursing at Charles Darwin University;Isha Rana from India, who is undertaking a Master of Teaching at Charles Darwin University;Maria Emilia Dumigan from Argentina, who is undertaking an Advanced Diploma in Marketing and Communication at International House Darwin;Rosie Nguyen from Vietnam who is undertaking a Master of IT (Information System and Data Science) at Charles Darwin University; andYuqing 'Crystal' Zhao from China, who is undertaking a Master of Teaching at Charles Darwin University.
Rosie Nguyen and Crystal Zhao have also been selected as finalists for the 2022 International Student Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of their contribution to their local community.
Finalists for the inaugural 2022 International Student Employer of the Year Award are InterSystems Australia P/L, Mindil Beach Casino Resort, SAMAF Accountants & Consultants and UniLodge Darwin.
Quotes attributable to Minister for International Education, Ngaree Ah Kit:
"The Study NT International Student Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate international students studying in the Northern Territory and to showcase their achievements to the broader community.
"We strive to make the Territory the destination of choice for international students as they make a significant contribution to our economy, strengthen our workforce and add to our vibrant multiculturalism.
"We have created additional categories this year, to not only celebrate international students, but also their volunteering efforts and the local businesses that employ and mentor them."
Quotes attributable to 2021 Study NT International Student of the Year, Jimena Espitia:
"I felt deeply humbled and thrilled to be showcasing the excellent work that thousands of international students contribute to the welcoming and vibrant Territory community.
"This platform was created for us, and it is available to all of us. I was able to receive it for the work I did with my peers, the local community, volunteering service and study providers.
"International students working on similar projects are capable and worthy of being awarded this honour too."
Northern Territory Government
