en

Boeing Darren Edwards Memorial Scholarship

Boeing Darren Edwards Memorial Scholarship

Australia 29 Mar 2021
The university of Queensland Australia

The university of Queensland Australia

State University, Browse similar opportunities

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward
0 $
State University
Area
Host Country
Deadline
29 Mar 2021
Study level
Opportunity type
Specialities
Opportunity funding
Full funding
Eligible Countries
This opportunity is destined for all countries
Eligible Region
All Regions

Description

The Boeing Darren Edwards Memorial Scholarship was established in 2020 under the Create Change Scholarship Match Initiative and maintained by income generated from the endowment fund. The Scholarship is in memory of the late Darren Edwards, former Boeing Defence Australia Vice President & Managing Director.  The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage and support women who are facing financial hardship, to study in STEM fields at The University of Queensland.

Eligibility

      Subject to Approval.


An applicant is eligible for the Scholarship, if the applicant –

(a)   can demonstrate financial need;
(b)   submits an application to the Associate Dean (Academic) (EAIT), by the closing date for applications;
(c)   is a female student;
(d)   is a domestic student in accordance with the University’s Student Fees Policy;
(e)   is enrolled full-time in an Approved Program;
(f)    has completed at least 28 units but less than 44 units towards an Approved Program; and
(g)   does not hold a scholarship that the Associate Dean (Academic) (EAIT) considers to be similar.

How to apply

Please submit an on-line application by the due date.   
 

Selection criteria

(1)  For the selection process, the Associate Dean (Academic) (EAIT) must establish a selection committee, comprising –

(a)   the Associate Dean (Academic) (EAIT), or nominee, as chair of the committee;
(b)   the Associate Dean (Academic) (Science), or nominee;
(c)   at least one representative of a member of the Edwards Family or nominee; and
(d)   at least one member of the University’s academic staff who is currently teaching in engineering, with University staff comprising the majority.

(2)  The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the following criteria –

(a)  evidence of financial need;
(b)  personal qualities including leadership potential, community service and/or engagement;
(c)  academic achievement in courses undertaken to date in the Approved Program; and
(d)  any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant's future success in the science, engineering, mathematics and technology profession.

(3) The selection committee may decide to interview shortlisted applicants.

 

 

 

Contact

Mrs Gail Smith

Scholarship value : The annual value of the Scholarship will be at least $4,500 unless this amount exceeds the annual income from the underlying endowment fund.

Number awarded : One Scholarship may be awarded as tenure becomes vacant.

Other organizations


Choose your study destination


Choose the country you wish to travel to study for free, work or volunteer

Please find also