We are all deeply saddened by the passing of Philip Koumides, CEO of Academia International. Philip after 18 years of operating Registered Training Organisations for others, established Academia International in partnership with Mel Koumides. Philip’s experience, managerial ability and a constant source of ideas has enabled Academia to attain the reputation it has today in the Australian Education Sector. He will be missed.
One key focus for Philip was to build a strong management team, collegiate and operational systems to allow Academia International to operate with or without its founders. Academia will continue to deliver quality tuition to launch our graduates on new and life enriching careers.
In memory of Philip, the Philip Koumides Scholarship is established to support students who demonstrate the values that Philip exemplified in life. This scholarship applies for all 2 year enrolments offered at Academia International where students completing their 1st year will be assessed for:
Note: a balance of all three values above will be considered in determining the scholarship winner. Academic Excellence alone (although important) is not the key determinant for attaining a scholarship.
A student will be selected from each discipline and financially supported in the following manner
We have received numerous requests for students and friends those that have known Phillip Koumides to place a tribute. You are welcome to do so below:
