2023 - NDY Engineering Scholarship

Status: Closed

Applications open: 17/01/2023
Applications close: 8/03/2023

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The NDY Engineering Scholarship has been developed by Norman Disney & Young in conjunction with Curtin University to provide opportunities for passionate students entering a career in engineering, by removing some of the financial pressures that are faced when studying.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses

Course type

• Undergraduate

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen

Scholarship base

• Need Based
• Merit Based

Value

The NDY Engineering Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 3 years (based on a full-time enrolment of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $15,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.
• Possible opportunity for paid internship work with Norman Disney & Young at the Perth CBD Office, subject to the availability of suitable project work.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) 
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours) 

Double degrees that contain the above course and major are eligible, provided candidates are interested in a career in engineering consultancy within the building services industry. Please note that the scholarship benefits are up to a maximum of 3 years.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the NDY Engineering Scholarship:

• Enrolled (a minimum 50 credits per semester) in the second, third, fourth or fifth year of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Curtin University in 2023
• Minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 55
• Not in receipt of any other industry sponsored scholarship

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

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• 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 on 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
  • Community Involvement
  • Interest in a career in engineering consultancy within the building services industry
  • Interview performance (for shortlisted applicants)

* Preference will be given to the following applicants who are (in order):

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• LGBTQIA+
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa (PHV) holder
• First in family to attend university
• Living with a disability
• Students from regional/remote areas

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 need

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in the eligible course of study
• Maintain enrolment of at least 50 credits each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 55 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Further Information

Application Advice

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.

Holding more than one industry scholarship

Students may apply for as many scholarships as they are eligible for, and if successful, will be awarded the highest value scholarship. If students are successful in receiving an offer for more than one scholarship valued the same, they will have the opportunity to select their preferred scholarship. 

For further information about holding more than one scholarship contact the Scholarships Office .

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