Gas Detection (Australia) Ltd Combined Study & Work Experience Award

USQ in 2013 will offer two (2) Gas Detection (Australia) Ltd Scholarships to undergraduate students commencing full-time on campus study at USQ Toowoomba Campus. The Scholarship is awarded in the first Semester to a student pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering majors) or Computer Systems Engineering.

The Scholarship is offered by Gas Detection Australia Ltd to promote and encourage undergraduate study in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland.

Value

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $21,600.

The recipient will be required to undertake up to 10 hours work based training and work experience each week.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• be a resident of the Toowoomba region 
• commence their studies in a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Computer Systems Engineering majors) or Computer Systems Engineering in Semester 1, 2013 
• be enrolled at Toowoomba 
• be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year of study 
• be studying on-campus.

Selection criteria

Applicants will:

• complete Year 12 in 2012 and demonstrate high academic achievement recognised by an OP 1–7
• provide evidence of financial hardship.  Refer to "Frequently asked questions - What documents should I attach to show financial hardship?"
• demonstrate a history of involvement within their school, extracurricular activities or within their local community.

How to apply

Applications must be in writing on the application form provided on the Gas Detection (Australia) Ltd website and forwarded to:

Attn: James Boucher
Gas Detection (Australia) Ltd
PO Box 597
Darling Heights QLD 4350

Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Closing date

Further information