MWH Scholarship in Hydrogeology

MWH donates $7,500 annually to provide a scholarship to assist and encourage meritorious students to undertake research and studies in the field of hydrogeology, the branch of geology that deals with the study of underground water and the geological aspects of surface water.

Value & Duration

The annual value of the scholarship is $7,500. The scholarship is tenable for two semesters which are normally consecutive.

Eligibile Courses

An applicant must be eligible to enrol -

(a) an honours course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours;
or
(b) a single or combined course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science including units comprising the Level 4 Research Project;
or
(c) a single or combined course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Engineering including units comprising the Level 4 Project;
or
(d)  the Graduate Diploma of Science (Hydrogeology) programme including units comprising the Research Project;
or
(e) the Master of Science (Hydrogeology) programme by thesis and coursework, or by coursework and dissertation.

To be eligible to take up the scholarship an applicant must enrol in the course for which the scholarship is awarded.

For full eligibility criteria, please download the MWH Scholarship in Hydrogeology conditions [PDF] [RTF]

Selection Criteria

The scholarship is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the selection committee, best demonstrates through their application and supporting documentation -
(a) academic achievement as evidenced by their academic record; and
(b) a commitment to developing skills in the field of hydrogeology research;

Application Procedure

Written applications addressing the selection criteria must be submitted to the UWA Scholarships Office by the advertised closing date.

Applicants who have undertaken study at a tertiary institution other than the University of Western Australia, must submit a complete academic transcript from that institution.

Conditions

MWH Scholarship in Hydrogeology conditions [PDF] [RTF]

Closing Date

Wednesday 6 January 2010 (for awards in 2010). Applications not yet open.