Tourism Australia, in conjunction with the Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) and the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), is providing a youth-sector focused development scholarship, designed to increase distribution engagement as well as developing the capability of a future leader in the sector.
Based around ATEC’s
ELITE program, the successful candidate will receive:
- 1-year ATEC membership for the employer organisation (dependent on organisational suitability).
- One place in the ELITE program for a young emerging leader within the organisation, including mentoring by a mentor from the Elite Program.
- Participation in on 26-28 October 2026 (Hobart,Tasmania) including participation fees, flights and accommodation.
Applications close on 24th of April with the successful candidate to be announced on 27th of April. The winning submission will be judged by BYTAP, with the ATEC membership and ELITE mentoring program to commence at the start of May.
Please note that this application form is intended to be completed by a senior member of the organisation with appropriate internal approvals.
If you would like to find out more information, please watch this short video on the program.