In 2013, USQ will offer one Moree Plains Shire Council Scholarship to an undergraduate student commencing full-time on-campus study in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Program. 

Value

The scholarship will have a maximum value of $40,000.

The successful applicant may be offered professional work experience for two weeks per year of the award, as mutually arranged.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants must:

• be an Australian Citizen or have permanent resident status 
• have an affinity with Moree Plains Shire Council or regional area adjoining (Gwyder Shire, Narrabri Shire, Walgett Shire and Goondiwindi Regional Council) 
• commence their studies in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) 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:

• submit a personal statement indicating: 
  • why they would like to work in Local Government 
  • how the Scholarship will assist them to achieve their future career plans 
• provide evidence of academic achievement eg High School report card; or post-secondary academic history as applicable 
• have a high level of academic achievement 
• be willing to participate in 2 weeks of vocational work per year, as mutually agreed upon between MPSC and the recipient.

How to apply

Complete the USQ Scholarship Application Form (PDF* 141KB) and post the application and all supporting documents to:

Private and Confidential
Scholarship Officer
Student Services
University of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba QLD 4350
AUSTRALIA

Applicants completing their Year 12 studies in 2012 must also attach a Statement of Support (PDF* 162KB) with their application.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview and are asked to maintain up-to-date USQ Personal Details via UConnect.

Closing date

Applications have closed.

Further information

University of Southern Queensland
Phone:  1800 269 500
Email:  study@usq.edu.au

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