2024 - Peritas Engineering Scholarship

Status: Closed

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

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The purpose of the Scholarship is to support high achieving Civil and Construction Engineering students through their second to fourth year of studies. 
Peritas, originally known as Structural Focus, serves as an innovative engineering consulting firm, with a focus on industrial, mining, land development, infrastructure, and commercial projects. Peritas’ vision is to create engineered futures beyond convention. 
Please visit www.peritas.au for more information on the company.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses

Course type

• Undergraduate

Citizenship

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

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

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

• A total value of up to $24,000 paid as a cash stipend of $4,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses
• Guaranteed paid vacation work with Peritas
  
• A potential 12-month work contract on a full-time basis following graduation

Note:

• Payment for the final semester of the scholarship ($4,000) is subject to the recipient accepting a 12-month full-time contract (following graduation), should it be offered by Peritas

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

Enrolled in the second year:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours)

OR

Enrolled halfway through third year (applicants must have completed a minimum of 500 credits of their course):

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours), Bachelor of Commerce

Eligibility criteria

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

• Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian visa holder
• Enrolled full-time (100 credits) in an eligible course and year level in semester 1, 2024
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 70
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are externally funded and/or for the same purpose
• Be interested and willing to participate in work experience opportunities with the industry sponsor
  • Complete a minimum of two periods of vacation work with Peritas
  • Undertake research on Peritas-sponsored topic as part of their honours project
  • Accept a 12-month work contract on a full-time basis following graduation (should it be offered by Peritas). Sufficient time will be allowed for the recipient's consideration prior to the payment date of the final semester

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 and would like to be considered for this scholarship (as well as all equity and merit scholarships), 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
• Applying for a scholarship - See guidelines and tips (including interview preparation) on how to complete your application

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
  • Reference letter
  • Interview performance (for shortlisted applicants)

Step 6: Shortlist for Interview

• Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email in late March to early April
• Shortlisted applicants must be available for the designated interview time (early to mid-April)
• Unsuccessful applicants will be sent a notification via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS)

Step 7: Outcome

• Successful and unsuccessful interview applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of closing date

Step 8: 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 100 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 70 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Complete a minimum of two periods of vacation work with Peritas
• Undertake research on Peritas-sponsored topic as part of their honours project
• Accept a 12 month work contract on a full-time basis following graduation (should it be offered by Peritas)
• Not apply for or receive any other scholarships that are externally funded and/or for the same purpose whilst receiving the Peritas Engineering Scholarship

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: [email protected]

T: 1300 222 888

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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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