Scholarship

Western Power Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Western Power
Award AUD 30K–30K ≈ €18K
Closing date Closed
Location AU
For Individuals

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.
12 - 37 mo
Renewable (3yr)

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Citizenship

🇦🇺 Australia

Residency

🇦🇺 Australia

Project Locations

🇦🇺 Australia

Region

Australia

Priority Groups

indigenous

How to apply

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