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The Embassy of France, in partnership with Flinders University, is offering a unique opportunity for up to 8 students to experience French culture, cutting-edge educational experiences, and industry visits. The Western Alliance for Scientific Actions with Australia (WASAA) is a 3-week program (taught in English) which includes:

Hot topics like Mixed Reality, Cognitive Psychology & Neurofeedback, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics, Cybersecurity and Space Tech. The program includes:

• Scientific courses, research project & keynote lectures
• Industry visits & cultural visits
• French language initiation
• Social activities with French and international students

Applicants must:

• Be an undergraduate student entering their final year of study from the College of S&E with a minimum GPA of 4.5. 

Important
There are no guarantees that nominated students will receive an offer of admission from WASAA. There are no guarantees that each of the streams will proceed as this is subject to participant numbers and interest.

The application process is comprised of two stages. 

Step 1

1. Interested students should submit an AskFlinders request to seek approval to enrol into an elective topic/Table A topic.

Qu. Do I have room in my study program to enrol into an option topic (ENGR7720) so that I can be approved to undertake the WASAA Summer School program in Brest, France?

2. Once you have received a response from your College, complete and submit to lwb@flinders.edu.au a completed Expression of Interest (EOI) form in response to the following questions.

• Why do you want to apply for this program?
• How will participating in this program benefit you and your study?
• Attach confirmation of topic approval
  

Include your name, student number, GPA and email with your EOI and send to lwb@flinders.edu.au by 18 September 2023.

3. Expressions of Interest will undergo a selection process by the student’s College and Flinders International.

4. Selected students will be advised and will be nominated to WASAA after they have received approval for credit recognition.

5. Once you have received confirmation of eligibility (college) and you have been nominated by Flinders University > proceed to Stage 2.

Important
There are no guarantees that nominated students will receive an offer of admission from WASAA. There are no guarantees that each of the streams will proceed as this is subject to participant numbers and interest.

Step 2

Once nominated, you will receive further information regarding Stage 2

1.       Submit an application form via online portal Include your:

• curriculum vitae
• copy of your passport information and photo page
• copy of your academic transcript (unofficial transcript accepted - access via Student System)

Note:

Students will travel independently to Brest, France. This is a regarded as a short-term study abroad tour, rather than a study tour led by Flinders University staff.

A compulsory pre-departure session is facilitated by the Global Experience team at Flinders International.

The €1750 program fee will be waived for Flinders University students. 

• Students completing a credit-bearing short program overseas will be eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship thanks to the RA Simpson travel grant.
• Students can also apply for an OS HELP Loan to the value of $7,348 – subject to eligibility criteria.
• Travel Insurance will be provided by Flinders University free of charge. Apply here.
• Accommodation costs are expected to be approximately €350. 

Students will need to cover airfares, accommodation, and general living expenses. Students are also advised not to book flights until they have received College approval and your admission into the WASAA Summer School has been confirmed by our French partners.

Further Information:

For more information about the WASAA program, please email lwb@flinders.edu.au

WASAA Summer School – Full Program Details

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