The purpose of the Western Power Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship is to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students undertaking either an Undergraduate Degree, in either their second year or higher, or Postgraduate Degree in eligible courses listed below. The successful recipient will receive $5000 (prorated for part time study) per semester for the duration of the course up to 3 years. Scholars will be eligible for work placements and other relevant support offered by Western Power. The total value of the scholarship is up to $30,000.
In order to be eligible for this scholarship you must:
School of Science
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours
Bachelor of Counter Terrorism Security & Intelligence
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology Honours
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Bachelor of Science (Security)
Bachelor of Science (Security) Honours
Bachelor of Sustainability
Master of Computing and Security by Research
Master of Cyber Security (Accelerated Online)
Master of Cyber Security
Master of Data Science
School of Medical and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Science – Major in Occupational Safety and Health OR Environmental Management
School of Engineering and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Environmental) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) Honours/Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Renewable Energy) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Power) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Communications) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) Honours
Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Engineering Science
Bachelor of Technology (Electronic and Computer Systems)
Bachelor of Technology (Engineering)
School of Business and Law
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce Professional
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Business Administration
Application is made via the ECU Online Scholarship Application Portal. Access to the Portal is available between application opening and closing dates.
Applicants will be required to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words responding to the below questions.
What do you see yourself doing after completion of your university degree? How do you balance your studies with other commitments in your life?
Eligible applications will be assessed by a Selection Committee. Selection will be based on: