Oceanex Energy Scholarship in Geography and Environmental Studies Honours

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.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must meet the following criteria:

• Be undertaking honours project in the discipline of Geography and Environmental Studies 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

If documentation is not provided your application will not be processed. Please have all required documents available for upload as PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPEG, or JPG files prior to completing the online application process.

• 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 and offshore wind farming.

• 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
College

College of Engineering Science and Environment

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