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Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarships

Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarships

Australia 22 Mar 2021
The university of Queensland Australia

The university of Queensland Australia

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OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward
0 $
State University
Area
Host Country
Deadline
22 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 scholarship was established in 2017 and is maintained by an annual gift from Rio Tinto Services Limited. Rio Tinto will award multiple scholarships to meritorious students who are undertaking study in Engineering and Science at The University of Queensland.

Eligibility

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

(a)    submits an application to the Associate Dean Engineering, by the closing date for applications; and
(b)    is enrolled full-time in an Approved Computer Science Program in a Relevant Computer Science Field or an Approved Engineering Program in a Relevant Engineering Field or an Approved Science Program in a Relevant Science Field; and
(c)    has, at the time of application, completed a number of units towards their program within the range specified in Addendum 2 (Refer to rules); and
(d)    has completed at least 14 units at The University of Queensland; and
(e)    does not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean Engineering or Associate Dean Science considers to be similar.

How to apply

Applications for this scholarship open 4 March 2021.

Selection criteria

(1) For the selection process, the Associate Dean Engineering must establish a selection committee, comprising:

(a) the Associate Dean Engineering, or nominee, as Chair of the committee; and
(b) the Associate Dean Science, or nominee; and
(c) Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) or nominee; 
(c) one or more representatives from Rio Tinto; and
(d) at least one member of the University's academic staff who is currently teaching in engineering or science with UQ staff comprising the majority.

(2) The Scholarship is awarded to the applicants showing greatest merit based on-

(a) academic achievement in courses undertaken to date towards an Approved Computer Science or Approved Engineering Program or Approved Science Program; and
(b) personal and leadership qualities and potential to succeed in the engineering or science profession; and
(c) any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant including criteria for Named Scholarships outlined in Addendum 1 (refer to rules).

(3) Preference may be given to applicants who are:

(a) past recipients of a Rio Tinto Excellence Scholarship;
(b) past participants in a Rio Tinto Internship.

(4) The selection committee may decide to interview short-listed applicants.

 

Contact

Mrs Gail Smith, Faculty of EAIT

Scholarship value : At least $10,000, no more than $20,000

Number awarded : In consultation with the donor, the Associate Dean (Academic), will determine the number of scholarships awarded in any year

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