Western Power Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

The purpose of the Western Power Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying their first year of an Undergraduate in relevant courses listed below. As well as receiving $5000 each semester scholars will be eligible for work placements and other relevant support offered by Western Power. The total value of the scholarship is $30,000 for a 3 year course and $40,000 for a 4 year course.

At a glance

You must be a current ECU student to be eligible for this scholarship.
Questions about this scholarship can be directed to enquiries@ecu.edu.au.

Western Power Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Scholarship

Eligibility guidelines

In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and be able to provide supporting evidence of your indigenous identity;
• be a current first year or second year student;
• be enrolled and remain enrolled in either part-time or full-time study load (part-time will be paid pro rata);
• reside in Western Australia for the duration of the degree;
• have achieved a minimum ATAR of 70 or equivalent notional ATAR;
• agree to consider completion of at least one period of vacation employment at Western Power; and
• be studying an Undergraduate Degree in:

School of Arts and Humanities

Criminology and Justice
Psychology
Psychological Science
Media and Communications
Social Work

School of Business and Law

Accounting
Finance
Human Resource Management
Law
Law in Business
Management
Marketing
Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Project Management

School of Engineering

Civil
Civil and Environmental
Computer Systems
Electrical Power
Electrical and Renewable Energy
Electronic and Computer Systems
Electronics and Communications
Instrumentation Control and Automation
Mechanical

School of Medical and Health Sciences

Environmental Management
Occupational Safety and Health

School of Science

Computer Science
Counter Terrorism Security
Cyber Security
Data Science
Information Technology
Science
Security Management
Software Engineering
Sustainability

Selection criteria

Selection will be based on your:

academic merit; and
personal statements.

As part of the Application process, students are required to provide a 500 word personal statement;

What do you see yourself doing in the three years after completion of your university degree?  How do you balance your studies with other commitments in your life?

How to apply

Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal.

Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.

For more information

Contact enquiries@ecu.edu.au.

Deadline: 1-April-2020

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