Visy Scholarship Programme

6-8 week Intensive Programmes

This scholarship is fully funded by Visy, exclusive for children/grandchildren/siblings of permanent employees of Visy.  The winning students from Australia and New Zealand will spend 6-8 weeks in either Türkiye, France or Italy learning the language and culture while living with a local family.

Open Soon!

Open 10th June 2026
Close 6th July 2026

Decisions by 13th July

Scholarship Value and What's Included

Through Visy’s sponsorship of the programme there is no charge to you or your family, the total scholarship value is $10,000

  • Pre-departure and on-arrival orientations, optional re-orientation on return to NZ/AUS
  • All international flights and transfers in your host country
  • Comprehensive Medical and Personal liability insurance
  • Host family placement – homestay with all meals included during your 6-8 week stay
  • 24/7 support from AFS in your host country and from AFS New Zealand
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Eligibility

  • At the start of your programme you need to be:
    Türkiye – between 15 and 18 years old
    Italy – between 15.3 and 17.9 years old
    France – between 14.10 and 17.9 years old
  • Be in good physical and mental health
  • Have an interest in learning the culture and language
  • France: a minimum of 2 years learning French
    Italy: 20 hours of online learning through Busuu, provided by AFS
    Türkiye: no language requirement but Busuu, provided by AFS
  • Capable of adjusting to new experiences and environments, and open to adjusting to cultural difference
  • Provide programme report to the sponsor at the end of your programme
  • Child/Grandchild/Sibling of a permanent employee working for Visy

No programme terminations  Family or solo travel after the programme is not permitted

If you meet the criteria, please follow the steps to apply below.

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Apply

  1. Complete the Visy scholarship enquiry form.
  2. Complete the 1 minute video introducing yourself
  3. Write a letter for your potential host family
  4. If you are eligible we will then send you the pre-application to complete.

Please send your video and letter to [email protected] by the deadline

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

Country Information

  1. Türkiye

  2. Italy

  3. France
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Testimonials

Read some of the past Visy scholarship recipients’ reflections

As a 2024 scholarship recipient of one of the Visy scholarships to Italy, Sophie loved how the immersive setting, combined with attending a local school, enabled her to quickly adapt, enhance her language skills, and build lasting friendships.

Read & See Her Experience

Let AFS guide your intercultural adventure

AFS provides comprehensive orientation for all students and families before, during and after your exchange – AFS volunteers will be there to support and guide you the whole way through! In-person orientation camps in New Zealand and your host country are supplemented by our world-leading online Student Learning Journey, which is an interactive course that brings AFSers from around the world together to develop essential global skills, learn intercultural communication techniques, and practice social impact. This journey will help you maximise your experience, cope with the challenges of navigating a new culture and community, and gain knowledge, skills, and a global understanding throughout your time abroad and as you return to your home country. Find out more about our educational expertise here!