Tethyan Copper Scholarship

The Tethyan Copper Scholarship is open to Pakistani graduates, particularly those from universities in Baluchistan, who intend to conduct research at The University of Western Australia into political, social and cultural developments in Pakistan.

The scholarship has been donated by the Tethyan Copper Company Limited which has been operating in Baluchistan for several years.  Tethyan Copper Company Limited (TCC) is engaged in the exploration, evaluation and development of mineral resources. The Company operates principally within the geographical areas of Australia and Pakistan. TCC is dedicated to the exploration and development of the copper and gold resources at Reko Diq in the Baluchistan province of Pakistan. The Company is based in Perth, Australia, with a regional head office in Islamabad and sub-offices in Karachi, Quetta and Nok Kundi. The Reko Diq project area is part of the Tethyan Magmatic Arc, which extends from Pakistan through Iran into Turkey. 

Interested in playing a part in promoting educational opportunities for Pakistanis from Baluchistan, Tethyan has agreed to fund one PhD scholarship tenable immediately.  The purpose of the scholarship is to enable a Pakistani graduate, preferably from a university in Baluchistan, to undertake research at The University of Western Australia into political, social and cultural development in Pakistan leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.  Equally committed to the process of internationalisation, the University of Western Australia will cover the tuition fee for the successful applicant (by awarding a SIRF scholarship).

For more information, please contact Samina Yasmeen at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies.

Applications open on 2 June 2009, in conjuction with applications for a SIRF, using the iAthena online system. For further details please refer to the Tethyan Copper scholarship conditions.

Value: $22,500 per annum (equivalent to Australian Postgraduate Award)

Applications close: 14 August 2009