About the WA Mining Club Scholarship Program
One of the key goals of the WA Mining Club is to encourage young people into the mining industry. In 2003, the Club launched a major education initiative with its decision to offer a single university scholarship each year. In 2011, the WA Mining Club, in conjunction with industry co-sponsors, offered five University Scholarships for the benefit of University students intending to work in the mining industry.
These are known as the West Australian Mining Club Scholarships and are one of several contributions made to the mining industry by the Club every year. The scholarships are awarded across the mining disciplines of Environmental Engineering, Metallurgy, Mining Engineering and Geology.
We urge you to apply when applications re-open in 2012… it could be your first income from the mining industry before you even graduate.
Eligibility
The scholarships are open to any student with a firm commitment to work at a professional level in a technical discipline within the mining industry. It is intended that the scholarships be awarded to students in their second or subsequent years of study. However consideration will be given to first year students where they can demonstrate a particular requirement. Special consideration may be given to students in hardship situations, for whom the scholarships will provide major assistance. The scholarships will not be available to current holders of a similar scholarship or bursary.
How to apply
When open, applications be made by filling out the form obtainable from this website, included in a provided brochure, or from your Scholarships Coordinator.
Selection
The selection of the recipients will be by the Education Committee of the Club. The selection process will include consideration of the applicant’s academic and/or work record, personal circumstances, commitment to his/her chosen career and potential to achieve a position of leadership in, or significant contribution to, the mining industry. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend an interview with the Education Committee and will be expected to provide names of referees.
How they will be paid
Each scholarship will be a grant of $10,000 in the form of a cash payment over a period of two years (i.e. $5,000 p.a.). Awards in the second year will be conditional upon satisfactory academic performance in the fi rst year and continued enrollment in a mining related undergraduate program.
Which scholarships and which universities?
Each will be awarded for study towards a degree in mining industry related field at the University of WA (UWA), Murdoch University, Curtin University and WA School of Mines (WASM).
Mentoring programme
Recipients will be able to take advantage of a mentoring programme, provided by senior industry participants from the membership of the Club, in his/her chosen discipline. The opportunity for appropriate vacation employment may also be pursued through the membership of the Club.
Payments and reporting
The scholarships will be provided as two equal payments paid over two years. An end of year written report outlining the academic activities undertaken by the recipient during the previous 12 months, along with evidence of continuation of studies for the following year, will be required to be submitted to the Club in order for the second payment to be made. Failure to submit either of the above may cause the Club to withhold or cancel any outstanding payment.
For more information please contact the WA Mining Club Secretary - for details see the Contact page.