2025 WA Mining Club Scholarship Application – Indigenous Student Scholarship

WA Mining Club Scholarship Application – Indigenous Student Scholarship

Co Sponsored by KingKira

KingKira Group Pty Ltd (KingKira) is a 100% Female Aboriginal owned business providing a range of safe innovative services and solutions across the mining and resources sectors in Western Australia.
KingKira is wholly owned and operated by Tammy O’Connor, a traditional owner from the Pilbara region with a strong antecedent connection to her country through her Nyiyaparli and Palyku Aboriginal heritage, and links to Kariyarra and Ngarluma via her grandmother’s side.

Established in early 2014, KingKira has experienced organic growth through a simple strategic vision; “to provide development opportunities for Aboriginal people, and in parallel manage all aspects of the land in which the business operates to maintain a sustainable future”.

Purpose

The purpose of this scholarship is to support an Indigenous student on their education journey through funds to assist with the cost of education, particularly extra curricula activities that may involve travel or equipment for field trips.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility

Applicants must be of Indigenous heritage (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander)
Applicants must be enrolled in full time study in year 11 and 12 or in post-secondary study in Western Australia either of a trade or university degree/diploma (up to 1st year)
Candidates would ideally be enrolled in a course of study in Western Australia related to the pursuit of a career in the resources sector
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the need and likely use of scholarship funds
Applicants must be resident in Western Australia.

2025 WAMC Scholarship Application Form - Indigenous Student

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If you are not studying the discipline in the scholarship for which you are applying, you are not eligible to apply for that scholarship. Applying for scholarships that you are clearly ineligible for could render your application void. Please contact admin@waminingclub.asn.au if you need clarification on any aspect of your application.
Are you living or residing in Australia?*
Upon graduation do you intend to pursue a career in the mining industry?*
By submitting this application, you commit to engaging with the sponsor company in a positive way through vacation work or other contributory engagements*
- I understand and agree
Personal Details
Name*
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Email address*
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Secondary email address
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Postal Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Mobile Phone*
Date of Birth*

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Are you an Australian or a permanent resident?*
Secondary Education
Please list the high school where you completed your final year of high school or are currently studying?*
If relevant, please advise us of your ATAR (or equivalent)

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Financial Status
Please note: It is optional to complete the following questions regarding your financial status however disclosing your financial status will assist the WAMC in assessing your application. All students who are shortlisted are required to disclose the following information during the interview process.
Do you currently receive any Government Financial support?
How do you intend to fund your studies in 2025?*
Are you currently employed?*
Please select your current employment status*
Please list the organisation's name
In 200 words or less, please describe why you should receive a WA Mining Club Scholarship*
If your application is successful, how will you utilize the scholarship funds to further your studies?*
Outside of your studies, please describe how you engage with your community. Eg. Sporting, Charity, Public Service, etc.
Attachments
Please attach your CV or resume if you have one
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
PDF ONLY
Please attach your most recent results. You may download an uncertified copy from your University online portal or provide a copy of your High School results.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
PDF ONLY
Declaration
Do you authorise your educational institution to disclose your examination results to the WA Mining Club committee for the purposes of evaluating this application and monitoring the grade average of successful applicants?*
If selected for the shortlist for a scholarship, do you confirm your availability to attend an interview by telephone or in person in Perth in April? (dates to be finalised)*
Do you authorise the WA Mining Club to share the information on your application with the scholarship program co-sponsors?*
- Yes
- No
Do you declare that all the answers and information you have given are true, correct and complete?*
- Yes
- No
Do you wish to be included in other Scholarships?
Prior to submitting your application please ensure you have read the scholarship information/eligibility criteria carefully.
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