2024 - Western Power Women in STEM 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 and encourage female students undertaking a course aligned with Western Power's operational requirements. 
Western Power is a Western Australian State Government owned corporation with the purpose of connecting people with electricity in a way that is safe, reliable and affordable. 

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses

Course type

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate coursework

Citizenship

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

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

The Western Power Women in STEM 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 $18,000, paid as a cash stipend of $3,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses
• Guaranteed paid vacation work with Western Power

*Double degree students will receive one year of additional support (a total value of up to $24,000, paid as a cash stipend of $3,000 per semester)

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

Undergraduate courses:

• Bachelor of Advanced Science (Computing) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Computing - all majors
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial and Systems Engineering) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Technology (Computer Systems and Networking)
• Bachelor of Science (Data Science)

Double degrees with any of the above courses will be considered. 

Postgraduate courses:

• Master of Computing
• Master of Engineering Management
• Master of Professional Engineering (Embedded Systems Engineering)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Emerging Power Systems Engineering)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Software Engineering)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Telecommunications and Networking Engineering)
• Master of Science (Industrial Engineering)

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Western Power Women in STEM Scholarship:

• Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
• Identify as a female
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 75 credits) in the second year of an eligible undergraduate degree or any year of a postgraduate course at Curtin University in semester 1, 2024
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 65
• 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 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 the 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
  • Leadership
  • Demonstrated passion for course and vision for career
  • 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 at least 75 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 65 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Complete at least one period of vacation employment with Western Power over the summer period
• Not apply for or receive any other scholarships that are externally funded and/or for the same purpose whilst receiving the Western Power Women in STEM 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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