2024 - Red Hill Minerals Excellence Scholarship

Curtin University, Australia

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Perth, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Status: Closed

Applications open: 15/01/2024
Applications close: 6/03/2024

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About this scholarship

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to Geology students who have demonstrated academic excellence, and are passionate about their course of study and the field of exploration. 
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  • Current Students

  • Faculty of Science & Engineering
    • Engineering courses

  • Undergraduate

  • Australian Citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident
  • New Zealand Citizen
  • Permanent Humanitarian Visa

  • Merit Based

The Red Hill Minerals Excellence Scholarship will provide the following support for up to two years (based on a full-time enrolment 100 credits per semester):

  • A total value of up to $20,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses


Scholarship Details

  • Bachelor of Applied Geology
  • Bachelor of Science (Science) (Earth Sciences)
  • Bachelor of Advanced Science (Earth Sciences) (Honours) 
  • Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology), Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
  • Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology), Bachelor of Environmental Biology


Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Red Hill Minerals Excellence Scholarship:

  • Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
  • Enrolled full-time (minimum 75 credits) in the penultimate year of an eligible course in semester 1, 2024
  • Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 60
  • Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are externally funded and/or for the same purpose


Application process

Step 1: Access application form

  • Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
  • If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student, if you would like to be considered for all other scholarships (both equity as well as merit scholarships) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here (only one application form to complete)

Step 2: Complete

  • Complete the application form online
  • Application form can be saved at any point of the process
  • Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
  • Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

  • Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS)
  • Incomplete applications will not be assessed
  • Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

  • Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

  • Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
    • Responses to questions in application form
    • Academic merit

Step 6: Outcome

  • All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

  • Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

  • Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit


Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

  • Remain enrolled in initial course of study
  • Maintain a full-time enrolment of at least 75 credits per semester at Curtin University
  • Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each semester
  • Pass all units attempted each semester
  • Not apply for or receive any other scholarships that are externally funded and/or for the same purpose whilst receiving the Red Hill Minerals Excellence Scholarship


Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions


Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.



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