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THE ADFA EDUCATION AWARDThe Australian Defence Force Academy EducationAward is presented annually to Year 12 studentsin recognition of leadership potential, andacademic and sporting achievements exhibitedduring Year 11. The award comprises of a laptopcomputer and certificate for you, along witha plaque of recognition for your school. It ispresented to you on behalf of the Navy, Armyor Air Force if you’re one of the 120 most suitableapplicants who have applied for entry to theAustralian Defence Force Academy (ADFA).AWARD ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible to apply for the award, you mustbe studying Year 11 subjects that meet boththe educational qualifications for admission to theUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW) and singleservice requirements. You must submit an applicationprior to 31 December in the year you complete Year 11.You may apply to all three services, however, you willonly be assessed for the Education Award againstyour first preference. If you are successful, you willonly receive the award if you are enrolled in Year 12at the time of the award presentation and you meetthe age requirements for ADFA entry.ASSESSMENTThe application process comprises of the ADFAentry aptitude test, medical testing and a seriesof interviews including an Officer Selection Board(OSB). Receipt of the ADFA Education Award doesnot guarantee you entry into ADFA, as you will stillbe in national competition against other candidatesfor entry.OBLIGATION OF THE RECIPIENTThe ADFA Education Award is unbonded, which meansthere is no obligation to accept an offer to attendADFA, nor is there any obligation on the AustralianDefence Force to offer appointment to you if you arean award-winner.PRESENTATIONA representative of the Australian Defence Force willpresent the award to you at a school assembly in thesecond school term of Year 12.ADFA EDUCATION AWARDKEY DATESApplications open toYear 11 students onlyApplications closeOfficer Selection BoardNotification ofAward WinnersPresentation of AwardsEntry to ADFA1 May31 DecemberHeld April-Maythe following year*MaySecond school termJanuary the year afteryou graduate fromYear 12 (Subject toYear 12 final resultsin competition withother applicants)*Boards are held in Canberra (Travel, accommodation and meals are provided).APPLICATIONTo apply for the ADFA Education Award, contact yourlocal Defence Force Recruiting Centre on 13 19 01 orvisit www.defencejobs.gov.au/adfa

MDFT2891 02/09what it takes for you toapply for the ADFAeducation awarda recognised degree.a guaranteed careerin the navy, army or air force.call 13 19 01.OR VISIT WWW.DEFENCEJOBS.GOV.AU/ADFA(Picture representative only)