Overview
This scholarship is generously funded by the Tasmanian Gas Pipeline (TGP), a 740km subsea and onshore gas pipeline system that transports natural gas from Longford in Victoria, under Bass Strait to Bell Bay in Tasmania. It is the only pipeline supplying natural gas to Tasmania. Commissioned in 2002, TGP brings jobs and economic growth to the communities it passes through and provides the opportunity for more than 500,000 Tasmanians to take advantage of the many benefits of natural gas. TGP is committed to supporting women to enter non-traditional areas of study such as engineering. To assist with this commitment, TGP is offering a scholarship to support a Tasmanian woman who demonstrates financial need to pursue studies in Engineering.
Eligibility
- Available to a female student who is commencing the Bachelor of Maritime Engineering in Launceston in 2024.
- To be eligible, applicants must be an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or Humanitarian Visa Holder, and have completed the majority of their secondary schooling in Tasmania.
- Selection will be based on financial need, quality of written application and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing a career in engineering.
- A mentor will be appointed to support the successful applicant and work experience opportunities with Tasmanian Gas Pipeline (TGP) may be explored.
Amount
$6,000 per year
Duration
Up to four years
Starting Date
08 May 2024
Closing Date
30 June 2024
Apply
Apply online prior to closing date. Applications cannot be submitted after closing date.
As applicants will be assessed on the quality of application, all questions should be answered in full. Please ensure care is taken with spelling and grammar.
Application status
Open
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