The Au Pair in America Scholarship

The Au Pair in America Scholarship is a fully paid scholarship awarded to one individual each calendar year. The Scholarship will enable the candidate to gain valuable experience both personally and professionally which will benefit them in their future career as a child care provider.

The Scholarship provides:

A pre-arranged au pair placement with a carefully selected host family in the USA
Comprehensive 4 day arrival orientation in the New York area including all meals & accommodation
24 Hour Emergency assistance
A designated local community counsellor
Medical insurance for 12 months
Sponsorship of the USA J1 visa
Return economy airfare to the USA from Melbourne or Sydney
Up to US$500 study allowance & up to 3 hours study per week
2 weeks paid vacation
Weekly payment of US$195.75 for working up to 45 hours

Value: AUD $1,800

Scholarship Eligibility

At least 18 years of age by 31st July 2011 and no older than 27 years by the 31st December 2011
An Australian citizen
Have a current Australian drivers license (“P” plates are acceptable)
Have a minimum of 200 hours practical childcare experience, not including caring for family members, gained within the last 3 years.
Be able to depart before December 31 and complete the entire program (12 months)
Available to attend an panel interview in August 2011
Meet our medical and criminal check requirements

The winner will be required to:

Attend an interview with a designated Au Pair in America interviewer
Complete a monthly Blog or written diary during their Au Pair in America placement
Provide a written and video testimonial about their placement (AIFS to provide guidelines).
Attend a minimum of three information sessions in their local region
Meet visa and program requirments

To Apply for the Au Pair in America Scholarship

Contact the Au Pair in America office on 1300 889 067 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Applicants who apply for the Au Pair in America Scholarship will be required to complete the following:

The Au Pair in America Scholarship Application
Write a letter which highlights your childcare experience and why you should be chosen for the scholarship
Start your online Au Pair in America application @ myaupairinamerica.com
Complete all application questions on the Au Pair in America online application
Complete and write a personal letter to your Host Family via the Au Pair in America online application site.
Complete and provide details of your Childcare Experience (babysitting, nannying or coaching). All areas of childcare experience should be clearly detailed. This section can be completed via your online Au Pair America application. Hours accumulated whilst caring for family members will not be counted.
Upload a Passport-style to your Au Pair in America online application

Applicants who are selected and invited to an interview will be required to complete the following"

3 Au Pair in America non-family references (one must be the main childcare reference). Copies of the specific Au Pair in America reference forms are supplied with the Scholarship Application Pack
A drivers license copy
A copy of the student’s most recent educational qualification
A video clip to accompany your Au Pair in America application
A completed Au Pair in America medical form.

Selection process

A shortlist of 5 Applicants will be selected by Au Pair in America, and these applicants will be invited to an interview in August 2011. The interview is an opportunity for the panel to learn more about each applicant’s skills and interests. The shortlisted applicants will need to complete at the interview a CPI 260 personality test. The interview will take approximately 2 hours.

The winner will be notified via phone and email on Friday 12th August 2011. The winners name will then announced Tuesday 14th September 2010 at www.aupairamerica.com.au.

All unsuccessful Applicants will be invited to participate on the program.

All applications must be completed and received by AIFS – Au Pair in America before 22nd July 2011