2024 - AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) Scholarships

Status: Closed

Applications open: 31/07/2023
Applications close: 8/09/2023

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

This scholarship is made available and administered by AusIMM and is not affiliated with Curtin. You should contact AusIMM for up to date information about the scholarship, and to apply.

The AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) Scholarships were established to support the future leaders of the minerals industry through their higher education studies.

An AusIMM EEF annual Scholarship prepares students for a successful career in the minerals industry through:

• an intensive field trip
• career mentoring with industry professionals
• financial support during their studies

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Course type

• Undergraduate

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

Undergraduate scholarship packages are valued at approximately $20,000 with each recipient receiving:

• $11,000 per annum for the duration of their studies. The recipient of the Sir Frank Espie/Rio Tinto Leadership Award receives a stipend of $15,000 per annum
• Career building mentoring with an industry professional valued at $5,000 (for the first year of award)
• Opportunity to participate in a one-week intensive field trip valued at $5,000 to a mineral-rich region of Australia
• Support to develop career enhancing personal and professional skills

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

Please visit AusIMM's website for information on eligible courses.

Preference will be given to applicants who are studying an AusIMM recognised undergraduate degree.

Students studying disciplines relating to sustainability and indigenous anthropology (and other related areas) are encouraged to apply and demonstrate in their application how their degree is relevant and might be applied by the minerals industry.

Eligibility criteria

Enrolled full-time at an Australian University.

Australian citizens or Australian Permanent Resident. Full fee paying international students are ineligible to make an application under the scheme.

All applicants must clearly demonstrate their intent to work in the industry, evidence industry related work experience and hold current membership of the AusIMM.

Application process

For details on how to apply and application forms visit AusIMM EEF Scholarship website

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

Must hold and maintain active AusIMM membership during the tenure of their scholarship. This includes active involvement in local AusIMM Student Chapters and/or Branches and acting in an ambassadorial role for AusIMM and the EEF.

A course weighted average (CWA) of at least 65 and no failed subjects for the previous semester must be achieved in order for payment facilitation, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated.

A student may defer a scholarship once only for a maximum of one year. Deferment requests must be made in writing.

A student may apply to transfer a scholarship if enrolment is transferred to the same or any other AusIMM recognised minerals industry related course at another Australian university.

A scholarship may be cancelled should a recipient be involved in unethical practices or exhibit unprofessional conduct at any time during the tenure of the scholarship.

Scholarship holders must report on their activities and achievements at the end of the academic year during the life of the scholarship and then each year after graduation whenever requested.

Scholarship holders are expected to actively participate in the field trip arranged for awardees during their first year of receiving their scholarship. They will also be required, upon request, to present to relevant groups on their experiences obtained during the field trip and in relation to the AusIMM and their scholarship.

Scholarship holders are also expected to actively participate in any relevant mentoring programs arranged by the EEF.

Enquiries

Contact [email protected] for further information on the AusIMM Education Endowment Fund and its scholarship program.

Further Information

Please visit the AusIMM website for further information.

Useful Information

• AusIMM EEF - Undergraduate Scholarship Operational Guidelines 2024.pdf

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