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Awards & Bursaries

Recognising excellence, innovation, and outstanding contributions to international education in Australia.

ISANA Awards

Awards of Excellence

The ISANA Awards celebrate the individuals and institutions who are making an outstanding difference in the lives of international students. Presented at the conference gala dinner on 8 September 2026.

ISANA Outstanding Practitioner Award

Recognises an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to improving outcomes for international students through their professional practice.

Innovation in International Education Award

Awarded to an individual or team that has implemented a creative, evidence-based innovation that has demonstrably improved the international student experience.

Emerging Researcher Award

Celebrates an early-career researcher whose work is making a significant contribution to the international education field.

ISANA Life Membership

The highest honour bestowed by ISANA, awarded to those who have made an extraordinary and sustained contribution to the association and the sector.

Bursaries

Conference Bursaries

ISANA offers a limited number of bursaries to support attendance at the 35th Annual Conference, particularly for early-career professionals and those from under-resourced institutions.

Early Career Professional Bursary

Supports professionals in the first 3 years of their career in international education to attend the ISANA Conference for the first time. Covers registration costs.

For award nominations and bursary applications,contact isana@isanaorg.au

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