Scholarship

Unitywater's Fiona Waterhouse Women in STEM Scholarship

University of the Sunshine Coast Original Source
Award

A$12,000 - A$12,000

Deadline

No deadline

Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

Unitywater's Fiona Waterhouse Women in STEM Scholarship aims to support the advancement of education and upskilling of the workforce through providing financial support for deserving female students studying in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Receiving this scholarship may lead to employment opportunities through Unitywater's graduate program. Fiona Waterhouse served as a Board Member for Unitywater from 2016 – 2021. Fiona was a genuine and inspirational leader, and a pioneer in the emerging field of industrial bioproducts in Australia. This scholarship aims to recognise Fiona's legacy through supporting the education and development of outstanding female students studying in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The Scholarship will be awarded to a female student enrolled in an eligible program who has an interest in the water industry and is paid over two years in instalments of $3,000 per Study Period after Census Date. Eligible programs include Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Environmental Management, Bachelor of Computer Science, and Bachelor of Information Communication Technology.

Duration 24 - 25 mo
1 award

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia, New Zealand
Residency
Australia
Applicants
individual
Gender
female
Priority for
women_in_stem

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv cover_letter

Review process

Selection based on academic merit, expressed interest in water industry, and interest in work placement with Unitywater. Short-listed candidates may be required to provide resume and covering letter.

Additional benefits

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Restrictions

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