Infrabuild Scholarship

Applications closed
Amount

$12,000

Number available

5

Closing date

24 February 2024

Scholarship details

Donor

Infrabuild Steel and Wire

Establishment

This scholarship has been established by Infrabuild Steel and Infrabuild Wire.

Infrabuild Steel and Infrabuild Wire are part of the GFG Alliance international group of business and are Australia’s premier manufacturers of Steel and Wire in Australia and New Zealand.

Successful scholars will be invited to either Infrabuild Steel’s Newcastle Rod Mill or Infrabuild Wire’s Newcastle Wire Mill. The Rod Mill has the capacity to produce 860,000 tonnes of steel rod coils to feed the wire, reinforcing and spring steel markets. The Wire Mill has the capacity to produce 160,000 tonnes of wire coils, prefabricated fencing and barb wire rolls.

Scholarship recipients may have the opportunity to apply for paid vacation work with InfraBuild Steel or Infrabuild Wire whilst studying with University of Newcastle. It is the intention to build ongoing relationships with the successful scholars during their degree program which may include a final year research project relevant Infrabuild and potential career opportunities on graduation.

For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

  • Be enrolled in 2nd year of a B Chemical Engineering, B Mechanical Engineering, B Mechatronics Engineering or B Electrical Engineering at the University of Newcastle.
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement by having a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher in your current program.
  • Be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (includes New Zealand Permanent Residents).
  • Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

Required Documentation

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

  • A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how this scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are submitting for.
  • The application will include a free text question asking you to outline your interest in associated future opportunities with this donor and/or Industry partner.

Any applicant that does not submit the required documentation, including documentary evidence, will not be considered for selection.

As part of your application, you will need to agree to the terms and conditions regarding privacy and collection of personal information set out in the Declaration and Authority at the start of your application.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $12,000 over a 3-year tenure provided ongoing eligibility for the term of the scholarship.

The scholarship will be paid as as $2000 after semester one and semester two census dates each year.

Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents, with reference to the eligibility criteria.

Selection will be made by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment Selection Committee which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Engineering, Science and Environment. Representatives from Infrabuild Steel will be invited to join the Selection Committee. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview with representatives from Infrabuild Steel and Infrabuild Wire.

College

College of Engineering Science and Environment

Contact Details

Admissions and Scholarships
Student and Academic Services
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
Email: scholarships@newcastle.edu.au