Applying for a WWDC Scholarship

Allocated Staff Scholarships

To apply for an Allocated Staff Scholarship you need to contact your local AUCDF Coordinator to enquire about the selection process and critical dates that apply at your University. The selection process for Allocated Staff Scholarships is handled by the local University, the AUC does not take part in the process or decision making for these Scholarships.

Nationally Competitive Staff & Student Scholarships

Staff and students from all AUC member Universities are invited to apply for a WWDC Scholarship via the AUC web site. In 2009 up to 20 staff scholarships and 25 student scholarships will be made available in addition to the allocated staff scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded by the AUC Development Fund Committee, based on merit and from information provided in the application form.

Applications close on 25 March 2009.

Application Forms

Allocated Staff Scholarships
The staff application form is required to be completed and submitted to your local AUCDF Coordinator electronically. The form is available in Microsoft Word format.

Competitive Staff and Student Scholarships
Applications for the nationally Competitive Staff and Student Scholarships must be made via the on-line application form on this web site.

Being awarded the Scholarship

Allocated Staff Scholarships
The local AUCDF Coordinator will advise if you have been awarded the Scholarship. Each University is free to select scholarship delegates in the manner they see fit while adhering to the spirit and intention of the Scholarship program as outlined by the AUC. The AUC does not involve itself in any internal selection processes or decisions.

Competitive Staff and Student Scholarships
Staff and students will be selected by the AUCDF Selection Committee and advised individually by e-mail. A list of successful applicants will also be published on this web site on the 20 April 2009.

If you have been awarded the Scholarship, congratulations! If you were unsuccessful we thank-you for your interest and encourage you to apply again in 2010.

Read the FAQ!

The AUC has provided a page of Frequently Asked Questions for those interested in attending WWDC and those who have been awarded the WWDC Scholarship. It contains some distilled wisdom and much that is apocryphal, so take the time to read it and check out the links.

Booking your WWDC Registration

All staff WWDC attendees needs to register as an On-Line member via Apple's Developer Connection web site and the AUC will purchase a WWDC Registration Ticket on their behalf. Students need to purchase an ADC Student membership which entitles them to a free WWDC e-ticket. The process is similar for staff and students and where there are differences these are noted. Visit the 'WWDC Registration' page for the complete process and return to this page when completed.

Booking your Travel and Accommodation

Once you have been confirmed as registered to attend WWDC you can proceed to book your flights and accommodation. Please visit the 'Travel & Accommodation' web page for more information including links to airlines and hotel web sites that you will need. Return to this page when completed.

Travel Insurance

Traveling in the US without adequate travel insurance is not encouraged by the AUC. Travel insurance for staff will usually be covered by the University as part of their international travel insurance policy but please check with your University before you leave.

Students MUST have travel insurance before they leave and the AUC requires proof of adequate travel insurance before they will be reimbursed. Contact your travel agent for more details.

Confirm your bookings

If you haven't already done so please confirm your bookings. This includes:

• WWDC Registration Ticket via the ADC web site, check your Assets for a WWDC E-Ticket
• Domestic and International Flights including arrival and departure times
• Accommodation details (either directly with the hotel or via a Hotel Booking Site)
• Travel Insurance (University coverage or personal insurance)

Advise the AUC of your details

Once you have completed the above steps please advise the AUC of your details. This is so we know who is attending, can assist you if you have any difficulties and even invite you to special AUC and Australian events during WWDC.

Your name and e-mail address will be published on the AUC web site so others also attending can contact you.

While the AUC is not a travel agency we will endeavour to assist you with any problems regarding registration, travel and accommodation to the best of our ability.

Before you leave

Before you leave to attend WWDC here is a short checklist you might want to go through.

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months) and Visa (if required).
• Tickets for WWDC (e-ticket), flights, hotel confirmation, etc.
• Enough money for your stay in US$ Traveler Cheque's (see FAQ)
• Credit Cards which won't expire while in the US.
• Clothes and toiletries (see FAQ).
• Copies of important documents. Leave one set with a relative/friend in Australia and keep another one in a separate place to your real documents.
  

Visit the following web sites for more travel tips while in the US and the Department of Foreign Affairs web site for any travel advisories.

Claiming your WWDC Scholarship Subsidy.

The AUC will reimburse you up to the amounts indicated upon presentation of suitable evidence of your bookings and receipts and confirmation of attendance at WWDC. Claims will be accepted after 12 June 2009. Please visit the WWDC Claims page for more details.