HUGE $cholarships

There are some really big mining-related scholarships open for applications at the moment. AND guess what, they are for first year students (students begining uni in 2010)!

2010 CQUniversity Australia – Queensland Resources Council Scholarships. Two scholarships valued at up to $40,000* each are being offered to students who have completed year 12 or who were in a gap year in 2009. Applicants must have an Overall Position (OP) 5 or better and be full-time students entering their first year of a:- Bachelor of Engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil, mining) or, - Bachelor of Environmental Science, at CQUniversity, in 2010.

2010 University of Queensland Excellence & Queensland Resources Council ScholarshipsQRC is proud to be the first industry partner in the University of Queensland’s (UQ) Excellence Scholarships. The QRC has three scholarships available exclusively to students who receive a 2010 UQ Excellence Scholarship, demonstrate an interest in a resources sector career and will be enrolled full-time in a:- Bachelor of Engineering (mining, chemical and metallurgical, chemical, civil, mechanical, mechatronic, electrical or environment),- Bachelor of Science (geological science),- Bachelor of Environmental Science (earth resources), or - Bachelor of Environmental Management (sustainable development) at UQ in 2010.UQ Excellence Scholarships are valued at $6,000 per year and QRC scholarships are valued at $4,000 per year, making the scholarship benefit $10,000 per year for the duration of a full-time, approved UQ Bachelor program.

WASM $10,000 CADETSHIPS For students currently in their final year of high school, The Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) is offering cadetships for first year students in 2010.If you select a WASM Mining or Metallurgy course in Kalgoorlie as your first preference for 2010, and accept an offer of a place you will receive a guaranteed $10,000 Cadetship. A cadetship will link you to a mining company and provide optional vacation employment (which could be worth up to $15,000) at the end of your first year of study in addition to the $10,000. Experience working and studying in the heart of the mining industry and build relationships that will assist you in securing employment at the completion of your degree.

See them all on Facebook (you don't need to be registerd with Facebook to see the info).

Engineering and Science Scholarships http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=23314590355

13th Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School

13th Indigenous Australian Engineering Summer School is a five-day live-in Summer School, featuring a combination of activities that will give you a taste of engineering as a university course and career.

The objective of IAESS is to provide a challenging environment for Indigenous students to discover the benefits of the Engineering profession, to provide a forum for students to meet engineering role models, and to gain insights into the excitement and opportunities engineering can provide to our communities.

More info: http://www.eng.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/high_school/connect_with_us/iaess.html

10 day mining camp - open for registrations now!

The Autralian Student Mineral Ventures (ASMV) is a great program for high school students who have their heart set on a mining career or who may be considering a mining career.

ASMVs are fully residential and supervised, with an ASMV Coordinator responsible for each Region's program. Students visit mine sites, university laboratories and other facilities, and have the opportunity to talk with graduates and industry professionals about courses and careers in the minerals industry, working conditions and prospects. Hands-on activities are emphasised, and student participation is required through various activities and projects. The ASMV programs highlight some careers that may be familiar to students and others that they didn't know existed.

Some of the QRC scholarship students went on this when they were at high school, see Soph's blog post http://sophj.blogspot.com/2007/07/asmv-pictures.html.

Get involved! htttp://www.ausimm.com.au/content/default.aspx?ID=157

Hundreds of Engineering and Science Scholarships

Despite the doom and gloom in the media about the downturn you will be suprised to learn that there are hundreds of scholarships available for students studying science and engineering at uni from 2010. Keep up to date via Facebook - join this group 'Engineering and Science Scholarships' which is updated regually.

From this time of year onwards you will see scholarships opening for applications. QRC may be partnering with some unis this year to offer scholarships once again. The scholarships will most likely be for first year students (begining uni in 2010) who are interested in the resources sector and starting engineering or science. Stay tuned for more information via FB. M

QUT Power Scholarship open to first years too

Power Engineering Bursary - The bursaries have a cash value of $8,000 over four years. However, they also provide paid vocational employment with member companies, with a potential total value exceeding $20,000 over three summer vacations. Apps close: Sunday 24 May, 2009. http://www.bee.qut.edu.au/study/scholarships/commencing/powereng.jsp. Learn more about careers in power: http://www.powerengineering.org.au/.

Good luck.

M

BHP Billiton Science Awards

Australia's most prestigious student science awards – the 2009 BHP Billiton Science Awards – were presented in Melbourne this month by BHP Billiton Chairman, Don Argus, and CSIRO’s Chief Executive, Dr Megan Clark.

The Awards recognise school students who have undertaken practical research projects that demonstrate innovative scientific investigation.

The BHP Billiton Science Awards have been sponsored by BHP Billiton since 1981 and are managed by CSIRO, Australia's premier scientific research organisation.

First prize $2,000 Second prize $1,200 Third prize $500
Plus, more cash prizes for finalists and semi-finalists.

2009-10 entry details do not appear to be live yet but check out the 2008-09 brochure for more information until the new one is uploaded.

See the winners for 2009.

M

Calling all young Gladstone Einsteins: sign up for science fun!

How to sift through a crime scene, read the age of ancient rocks, or protect our precious environment is some of the science fun on offer for inquisitive Gladstone kids from this month.

Minister for Tourism, Regional Development and Industry Desley Boyle said a series of six Science on Saturday sessions, comprising interactive activities and hands-on experiments, would be run at Chanel College in Gladstone from 28 February.

"This is a fantastic program to illustrate science to kids aged 7 to 14 in a way a text book never could. It gives students the chance to get their hands dirty, get experimenting, and importantly, have fun," Ms Boyle said.

Ms Boyle said budding science brains or any child with a curiosity could explore, discover and investigate the wonderful world of science, how it affects our lives, and some of the cool careers available.

"Activities include analysing fingerprints, learning about species vital for the survival of our plane t, and why the human body behaves the way it does," she said.

"Our youngsters will get a taste of a range of interesting jobs such as that of a forensic detective, doctor, geologist or geneticist."

Ms Boyle said the exciting new topics and experiments in the 2009 program included: Scientists at Work, Our Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Whodunnit?, Geology Rocks! and Awesome Agriculture.

"And this year we have a showbag full of fun do-it-yourself experiments and a booklet featuring some fantastic young Queensland scientists," she said.

"The booklet will give a great insight into the day-to-day life of real scientists and some of the interesting and diverse work they get to do. It's hoped this will inspire students to explore science careers after school."

Science on Saturday includes two sessions held on each Saturday - one at 10am to 11:30am for students aged 7 to 10, and another at 12:30pm to 2pm for the older kids (11 to 14 years old).

Sessions run for 90 minutes each Saturday for six weeks. A different topic is covered each week.

"Kids may attend as many or as few sessions as they like, however parents will need to book in advance as places will up fast."

Science on Saturday will be held at Chanel College, 11 Paterson St, Gladstone.

The annual Queensland Government initiative, now in its fifth year, is delivered by CSIRO Education.

BOOKINGS AND WEBSITE

Places cost $6 per session prepaid or $9 on the day. Numbers are limited and bookings are essential, even if you wish to pay on the day. For more information or bookings, visit www.csiro.au/sos or call 1300 302 649.

16 February 2009

For high resolution images from Science on Saturday please visit:
http://www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au/media/20080717_sos/

Media contact: 3224 2007 or 3225 1005

QRC Scholarships in 2009

Pictured L-R QRC Scholarship student ambassadors Luke Vollert, Michael Wiseman, Andrew Middleton, Matthew Pozzebon, Lynnley Orr, Felicity Olver and Sophia Johnson.

QRC scholarships and our scholarship students are well renowned in industry. In 2009 QRC will invest in up to 9 scholarships at UQ and QUT.

Who can apply?
You can apply if you have started an engineering degree at UQ* or QUT* in 2009 and have been accepted by UQ as a Academic Excellence Scholarship holder or by QUT, into the Deans Scholars Program.

How do you apply?
Your university will email you with the option of applying for the QRC part of the scholarship. This will happen at around March/April 2009.

What are the benifits of a QRC scholarship?
Apart from the financial aspect, a QRC scholarship is what you make it. QRC will offer you a range of networking, development, profile building and ambassadorial opportunities each year. You could have your profile in newspapers; attend QRC's Annual Lunch and meet the CEOs of our member companies; do career presentations at high schools; gain assistance in securing a vac work job or attend conferences across Australia. Check out the QRC Scholarship Student Ambassadors blogs to see what each of them get up to throughout the year.

Who is the QRC?
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) is a not-for-profit peak industry association representing Queensland's minerals and energy sector.

The QRC works to secure an environment conducive to the long term sustainability of the minerals and energy sector in Queensland.

Need to know more?
For more infomration contact Emma Wimberley Manager, Careers Marketing and Strategy emmaw@qrc.org.au or post a comment here.

Best of luck!

*UQ Engineering (Mining, chemical/metallurgical, chemical, civil, environment, mechanical, electrical) or Engineering common first year.

*QUT Engineering (Electirical, civil, mechanical, environment)

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