AGL Bayswater Power Station Scholarships for Females in Engineering

Scholarship details

Donor

Establishment

Operating for more than 185 years, AGL is a leading integrated energy business with a proud heritage of innovation. Today AGL brings all that know-how to transform how Australians produce, share, and consume energy. AGL invests in new ideas, partnerships, and infrastructure – renewing and expanding its portfolio of sources and products to help make them more sustainable, reliable, affordable, and useful.

AGL is supporting this scholarship for females in Engineering as part of their commitment to accelerating workplace gender equality. AGL’s vision is to lead the utilities industry, with everyone equally represented and experiencing gender equity at all levels. If you are a University of Newcastle student looking to pursue a career in the energy sector, this scholarship could be an amazing opportunity for you.

Eligible students who are looking to build an ongoing relationship in a collaborative, technically diverse, and operational environment should consider applying for this scholarship. What AGL will ensure for the right person is paid work experience, an opportunity to build your professional network, training in systems and processes, and hands-on involvement in projects.

During semester breaks and holidays, there is the opportunity for paid work and support with local, temporary accommodation costs accessible to AGL’s Bayswater power station in Muswellbrook, NSW.

Beyond the scholarship it is hoped that your experience is such that you would consider employment with AGL in the future.

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

Eligibility

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

• Be enrolled in 2nd or 3rd of Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering program at the University of Newcastle.
• Demonstrate academic achievement through a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher
• Be female.
• 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.

• Up to 3 documents which demonstrate your academic achievement, such as awards and acknowledgements, participation in enrichment and travel programs or internships, academic competitions or challenges, your portfolio and/or cv.

• 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

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $45,000 over the maximum 3-year tenure provided your ongoing eligibility for the term of the scholarship.

The scholarship will be paid as $7,500 each semester after the relevant census dates (usually in April and September).

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 Panel which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Engineering, Science and Environment and may include a representative from AGL.

The Selection Panel will communicate the details of successful recipients to the delegated Scholarships Officer, and all applicants will be notified of an outcome via email. This will occur within 6 weeks of the scholarship application closing 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