Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship, Australia

The Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship is available to international students who have completed their first semester of study at Curtin University in 2012 in an eligible course (please refer to the Applicant information PDF attached for a list of eligible courses). Applicants will need to have demonstrated high-level academic achievement in their studies at a WA College for example Canning College, Tuart College or Murdoch College and obtained an ATAR or equivalent in 2011.ched for a list of eligible courses). Applicants will need to have demonstrated high-level academic achievement in their studies at a WA College for example Canning College, Tuart College or Murdoch College and obtained an ATAR or equivalent in 2011.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculty

• WASM
• Engineering

Course type

• Undergraduate

Gender

Both

Nationality

• International students

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Maximum number awarded

5

Value

The Scholarship will provide 25% of the tuition fees per annum for the normal remaining expected duration of the degree.  Two scholarships will be awarded in each of the areas of Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Software Engineering and WASM if there are candidates of sufficient merit. If the student has alread paid their fees for semester 2, 2012, they will receive a reimbursement of 25%.
The Scholarship is available for the normal expected duration of the initial undergraduate course (including honours) offered to successful Scholarship recipients. For example, if the normal remaining duration is 700 credits of study, the Scholarship will cover 700 credit points only. Any study that is taken over and above the normal expected duration will be at the student’s expense. No extensions beyond the original duration of study will be considered.

Eligible courses

• Bachelor of Engineering

(with majors in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Electronic and Communication Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering and Civil and Construction Engineering)

• Bachelor of Engineering (Minerals Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Environmental Engineering)
• Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)

Consideration will also be given to students enrolling in an undergraduate Engineering double degree:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Communication Engineering), Bachelor of Science  (Computer Science)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Construction Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Mining)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering), Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Commerce

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria to be considered for the Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarships:

• Be undertaking the first year of their first undergraduate degree, and completed the first semester of full time (100 credits) study with an average of 70.00 at Curtin University, in an eligible course in 2012
• Be an international student and hold a valid Student Visa – Higher Education (Subclass 573)
• Be a student of a WA College in 2011
• Receive an ATAR or equivalent of 96.00 or above in 2011

Enrolment requirements

Unless there are exceptional circumstances students must:

• Maintain a full time study load of 100 credits per semester
• Maintain a Course Weighted Average of at least 70.00
• Pass all units attempted

Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress (Course Weighted Average of at least 70.00 and pass all units attempted each semester). Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. The recipient must maintain a status of Good Standing for the duration of their studies. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches the Scholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the Scholarship. Determination of exceptional circumstances shall be at the discretion of the Manager, Scholarships Office.
A Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship is not transferable to another university or any non-engineering degree or to an area outside the one it was awarded.  This scholarship can not be held in conjunction with the Canning College Engineering Bursaries.

Changes to enrolment

A student who intends on taking a Leave of Absence during their studies must apply in writing and seek approval from the Scholarships Office to suspend the Scholarship for the period of the Leave.
A student who withdraws from their units or course of study or is terminated from studies will become ineligible for continuation of the scholarship and will be required to pay any stipend awarded for that study period.

How to apply

Application process

An applicant must submit a completed application form with supporting documents attached by 4:00pm on closing date to the Scholarships Office at the Bentley campus.  Application forms are available on the Scholarships website.
Documentation required to accept a Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship:

• Proof of Citizenship and visa status (Birth Certificate, Passport or Citizenship Certificate)
• Proof of attendance at a WA College (eg: certificates)

Documents must be certified copies, for details about certification go to
http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/undergraduate/prospective/documents/CertificationofDocuments.pdf
Applications will be assessed by a selection panel using the following criteria: 

• 2011 ATAR
• Succesful completion of semester 1, 2012 in an eligible course
• Responses to questions in application

The scholarship will be awarded if there are candidates of sufficient merit.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via their official communications channel in Oasis by beginning August 2012.
In order to accept the Scholarship a recipient will be requested to return a signed bank details form.
Payment Tenure
Once a Curtin Engineering Merit International Scholarship has been accepted, the Scholarship will commence from the second semester of study.
The 25% contribution to student fees will be paid directly to the student fee account at the census date relevant to each enrolled semester. If the student has alread paid their fees for semester 2, 2012, they will receive a reimbursement of 25%.

Need more information?

Enquiries

Scholarships Office
Email: scholarships@curtin.edu.au
Telephone: (08) 9266 2992

Applications should be sent to:
Scholarships Office
Student Central Building 101, Level 1
Curtin University
GPO Box U1987
Perth WA 6845

Application Deadline

Application closes on 16 July 2012. Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information, please visit the official website www.scholarships.curtin.edu.au