The Unitywater Bright Future in Engineering Scholarship aims to support the advancement of education and upskilling of the workforce through providing financial support for deserving students which may lead to employment opportunities though Unitywater's graduate program.

The Scholarship will be awarded to an Engineering student who has an interest in water and the environment, and is paid over two (2) or three (3) years in instalments per semester to the value of $10,000. The duration and instalment value will depend on what year level the recipient is in when awarded the scholarship.

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Short-listed candidates may be required to provide a current copy of their resume and a covering letter.

Please Note:  This scholarship is offered on a yearly basis through funds provided by an external donor. If funding is not available in any given year, the scholarship will not be awarded.

Eligibility

• part-time or full-time undergraduate student
• enrolled in one of the following degrees: Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) or a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) / Bachelor of Environmental Science double degree; or Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
• commencing 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study: 
  • if completing the four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours), students commencing 2^nd or 3^rd year having successfully completed at least one year of full-time study
  • if completing the five-year Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science double degree, students commencing 3rd or 4th year having successfully completed at least two years of full-time study
• achieving a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0
• Permanent Resident of Australia, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or Permanent Australian Humanitarian Visa holder

Selection criteria

• high academic merit
• commitment to fully participate in work placement activities or other opportunities which may be offered by Unitywater 

Applicants must provide an additional statement which addresses the following questions as part of their application:

• Why did you select your course of study and what are you passionate about?
• What interests you about the water industry?
• Are you interested in participating in work placement with Unitywater?

Eligible programs

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science/ Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)

Number available

1

Value

A$10,000 paid over two (2) or three (3) years