2026 Study NT Student Ambassadors announced
Twenty outstanding international students have been selected for the 2026 Study NT Student Ambassador program to promote Australia’s Northern Territory as a premier study destination.
The Study NT Student Ambassador program, now in its 10th year, has seen around 200 students participating to help raise the Northern Territory’s international education profile, and develop their own personal and professional skills.
The program provides a platform for ambassadors to share their stories and firsthand experiences of studying in the Northern Territory with their peers and networks, and celebrates the ambassador’s leadership and commitment while also recognising the diverse perspectives and global experiences they bring to our local community.
Attracting an increased number of international students to the Territory is a key focus to grow and diversify the economy. For October 2025, 5,577 international student enrolments from over 70 nationalities were recorded across the Territory’s quality education and training providers.
International students are an important part of the Territory’s economy and community, enriching our lives by sharing their diverse cultures, impressive skills and inspiring stories. Their contributions help strengthen our workforce, foster innovation, and create vibrant connections across cultures.
During the year-long program, the 2026 ambassadors will receive tailored training including public speaking, media engagement and personal branding, to provide them with the tools and confidence to promote the Northern Territory’s international education sector. Ambassadors will also engage in peer-to-peer and public facing community events, collaborate with Territory businesses and support Study NT in hosting international delegations.
Activities commence in February with ambassadors officially graduating from the program in late 2026.
Congratulations and welcome on board to the 2026 Study NT Student Ambassadors:
- Akshata Bhusal, Nepal, Charles Darwin University (CDU)
- Anamaria Aldazabal Sanchez, Peru, CDU
- Fadziso Mango, Zimbabwe, CDU
- Henna Erica Sta Maria, Philippines, Alana Kaye College
- Hernani Pires Neto, Brazil, Alana Kaye College
- Junhao (Jayno) Zhang, China, Haileybury Rendall School
- Kinley Wangmo, Bhutan, CDU
- Lakshi Sandamali Jayawila, Sri Lanka, Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM)
- Mengdie Zhao (Momo), China, CDU
- Nga Man Wong (Iris), Hong Kong SAR, CDU
- Nushrat Islam Bhuiyan, Bangladesh, CDU
- Pawan Kandel, Nepal, CDU
- Phuong Tran Tran (Jane), Vietnam, CDU
- Quang Thuan Nguyen (Vincent), Vietnam, CDU
- Rana Zaid Hassan, Pakistan, Darwin City College
- Samia Akter, Bangladesh, CDU
- Sayeed Anwer, Bangladesh, CDU
- Tania Valentina Cortes Aristizabal, Colombia, Latitude College
- Yee Chyi Too, Malaysia, CDU
- Yixiang Wang (Jerry), China, CDU.
To learn more about each of the ambassadors, go to the Study NT website.
Read more information about the Study NT Student Ambassador program on the Study NT website.
