Applications closed
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

24 February 2024

Scholarship details

Donor

Idemitsu Australia Resources

Establishment

ldemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., based on Tokyo Japan, has a proud history spanning over 110 years. Idemitsu Australia has approximately 900 employees and 1 ,100 contractors across four locations in New South Wales and Queensland. Idemitsu is proud to play a proactive role in diversifying Australia's energy portfolio through mining, retail fuels, critical minerals and renewable initiatives. The unique fusion of Japanese and Australian culture means working with Idemitsu is unlike working at any other local energy company.

The aim of this scholarship is to support a student financially while encouraging them to pursue a career in the engineering / resources industry. The successful recipient of the ldemitsu Australia Scholarship will be offered the opportunity of paid work in semester breaks. lt is the intention of the scholarship to build an ongoing relationship with the scholar with a view to them being considered for a career with ldemitsu Australia.

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


Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in any year of a B Electrical or Electronic Engineering, B Mechanical Engineering, B Environmental Engineering, B Renewable Energy Engineering, B Environmental Science and Management degree (including combined degrees).
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, long-term medical condition, a disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, regional/remote disadvantage, English language difficulty.
  • Equity scholarships will also consider applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
  • Demonstrate academic progress either by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent required for entry for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 for continuing students.
  • Be an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (includes New Zealand Permanent Residents).
  • Not have previously completed a degree.
  • 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.
  • You may be required to provide documents to support your educational disadvantage claims. These will be identified when you apply based on your individual application responses.

Benefit

The scholarship currently provides a total benefit of $10,000 to be paid as two lump sums, $5000 after Semester one and Semester two census dates.


Selection

Selection is based on assessment of the scholarship application and suitability for the individual scholarship.

Recipients are selected 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.

Successful recipients will be communicated to by the delegated Scholarships Officer and all applicants notified of an outcome via email. This will usually occur within 6 weeks of the scholarship close date.


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