Scholarship

BAE Systems Australia First Nations Scholarship in Engineering

RMIT University and BAE Systems Australia Original Source
Award

A$10,000 - A$40,000

Deadline

No deadline

Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The BAE Systems Australia First Nations Scholarship in Engineering provides financial support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in engineering programs at RMIT University. The scholarship aims to support Indigenous students pursuing careers in engineering and defence industries. Recipients receive $10,000 per year for up to four years of full-time study. The scholarship also offers potential paid work placement opportunities with BAE Systems Australia, including opportunities through the CareerTrackers program. This scholarship supports students in five specific engineering disciplines: Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Duration 12 - 49 mo
1 award
Renewable (4yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter

Review process

Applications evaluated based on equity and/or financial need along with the applicant's statement, with preference for students who do not already receive industry scholarships over $15,000 per year

Additional benefits

  • career_services
  • training

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions