Every year the WA Mining Club, in conjunction with industry co-sponsors, offers a number of scholarships to encourage and foster the development of the next generation of leaders within Western Australia’s mining sector.Scholarships are principally for undergraduates studying in mining related fields although the Indigenous Upskilling scholarship may include study that is not a tertiary degree.
The scholarships on offer are intended to be representative of the skills needed by industry and are regularly reviewed and expanded to maintain relevance.
Mentoring Program
Scholarship recipients will be offered a mentoring program, provided by industry participants from the Scholarship co-sponsors. Each recipient must meet with their mentor at least four times during each scholarship term, ideally in person. Winners in regional or remote locations can meet via telephone or teleconferencing. Mentors will provide advice in relation to networking, making progress in the mining industry and other topics as agreed between the recipient and the mentor.
Vacation and other work opportunities
Scholarships recipients are eligible for vacation employment, if available, from the Scholarship co-sponsor. Other work opportunities may also be available as agreed between the recipient and the co-sponsor. Scholarship recipients are strongly encouraged to partake in these vacation work opportunities.
Networking opportunities
Apart from the financial support provided by a Scholarship, winners and finalists will have the opportunity to network with the WA Mining Club’s extensive network of mining professionals at both lunches and Young Professionals events. All finalists selected by the selection panel will receive a complimentary membership to the WA Mining Club to enable them to network with members at luncheons and other events. Scholarship winners are expected to expand their professional network and will be supported in doing so by Committee members and other members.
Other Activities
Several scholarship winners will be afforded an opportunity to travel with the WA Mining Club to the IMARC conference in Sydney each year where they will be asked to participate in panel discussions as well as promote the WA Mining Club at this event.
WA Mining Club and Sponsor Promotion
Scholarship winners will be expected to contribute to the promotion of the WA Mining Club and their sponsors through sharing of their experiences on social media and at networking events.
Code of Conduct
Scholarship winners shall conduct themselves professionally and in alignment with the WA Mining Club Code of Conduct and shall not bring the WA Mining Club or their sponsor into disrepute through their actions.
The WA Mining Club supports diversity and inclusivity. If you have any questions around applying, please email Barry Upton using the email provided above.
WA Mining Club Young Professionals
The WA Mining Club Young Professionals aspires to drive diversification and innovation within the mining industry, through creation of a forum that supports development and retention of young professionals. We will establish a career-long network of individuals who are building their careers in mining.
Members of the WA Mining Club receive access to a broad range of industry speakers, who discuss technical, operational, legislative and regulatory matters, as well as sharing thoughts on the broader industry.
Our monthly luncheons are regularly attended by in excess of 300 members, all eager to listen, talk and share information about their experiences with their industry peers.
Being a member of the WA Mining Club provides the very best opportunity around to meet other industry professionals and discuss topical issues, challenges and innovations with others across the spectrum of the Western Australian mining industry.
