Oceanex Energy Scholarship in College of Engineering Science and Environment (Honours)

Applications closed
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

24 February 2024

Scholarship details

Donor

Oceanex Energy

Establishment

Oceanex Energy would like to support research into renewable energy options and to encourage more knowledge in this specialized area of renewable energy or offshore wind farming specifically. It is intended but not required that the scholars will engage with Oceanex Energy throughout the research process.

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 undertaking an honours project relevant to renewable energy within the College of Science, Engineering & Environment (CESE).
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • 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.

A short statement (no more than 500 words) on how your Honours project encourages more knowledge in the area of renewable energy.

  • 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.

Benefit

This scholarship is for $10,000 provided in equal lump-sum payments of $5,000 per semester following the census, provided ongoing eligibility. The scholarship provides a total benefit of $10,000 over 1-year tenure and must be taken up in the year for which it is awarded.

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.

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