Delta Electricity Engineering Scholarship

Value

$10,000 per year plus paid work experience

Eligibility

Continuing students

Course(s)

Bachelor of Engineering(opens in a new window) (Electrical, Mechanical or Robotics & Mechatronics key program)

Criteria

Applicants must:

  • be in their second or third year of the Bachelor of Engineering(opens in a new window) at UWS and completing a key program in Electrical, Mechanical or Robotics & Mechatronics
  • be willing to complete a period of paid work experience with Delta Electricity, with the duration and timing of the work placement to be negotiated with the successful candidate
  • be Australian citizens or permanent residents

Preference will be given to applicants who reside in Delta Electricity's local area, including the Greater West region and the Upper Blue Mountains.

Delta Electricity Engineering Scholarship

Delta Electricity is the largest capacity electricity generator in the National Electricity Market, producing around 12% of the electricity needed by consumers in the National Electricity Market. Generation occurs at five power stations in NSW, including Mt Piper, Wallerawang, Colongra and Vales Point.

One of Delta's sustainability pillars is engagement with stakeholders, particularly the local communities close to their power stations. Delta Electricity has a long and proud history of supporting local communities with each region committing up to $200,000 each year towards sponsorships, donations and partnerships in their local community.

The Delta Electricity Engineering Scholarship at UWS is supported by Delta Electricity's Western Region. The Scholarship seeks to provide support and encouragement for local community members to undertake studies in Engineering at UWS. It also provides an opportunity for students to enrich their study experience through meaningful, hands-on work placement.

Applications and Selection Process

Applicants must provide a statement in support of their application indicating how they believe the receipt of the scholarship will assist them with their studies and in their future career. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant’s background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, their ability to meet the criteria and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Applicants must complete the UWS Donor Funded Group B Online Application Form and submit the form to the Scholarships and Student Advancement Unit before Wednesday, 26 June 2013. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.