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