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.

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