Scholarship

Western Power Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Western Power Original Source
Award

A$30,000 - A$30,000

Deadline

Mar 30, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Australia

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This Scholarship supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students undertaking either an Undergraduate Degree, in either second year or higher, or a Postgraduate course in eligible courses at Edith Cowan University. The successful applicant will receive $5000 (prorated for part time) per semester for the duration of their course, for up to 3 years. Students will be eligible for work placements and other relevant support offered by Western Power. Applicants must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, be enrolled in an eligible Undergraduate degree having completed a minimum of 120 credit points OR be enrolled in an eligible Postgraduate degree, have and maintain an academic progression status of GREEN, be enrolled and remain enrolled in a minimum of 30 credit points (part time will be paid pro rata), reside in WA for the duration of the degree, agree to consider completion of at least one period of vacation employment at Western Power, and not be in receipt of another scholarship valued at $5000 or over per year.

Duration 12 - 37 mo
Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Residency
Australia
Project in
Australia
Applicants
individual
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts

Review process

Applicants will be assessed on the content of their Personal Statement and their WAM (Weighted Average Mark).

Additional benefits

  • career_services
  • training

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • geographic_restrictions
  • employment_restrictions