Chrys McDuffie
November 2, 2017
Downer Mining and Stanwell have begun their search for the South Burnett winner of a valuable $10,000-a-year university scholarship.
The annual Meandu Mine Technical Mining Study Support Scholarship, which is jointly funded by Downer Mining and Stanwell Corporation, was created in 2016.
It offers a South Burnett university student studying to become a Mining, Geotechnical, Mineral Processing, Mechanical or Civil Engineer $10,000 per annum in financial support, along with professional development opportunities and paid vacation work.
Applicants for the scholarship will need to demonstrate:
- A strong academic record
- A strong voluntary community service ethic
- A commitment to study Mining, Geotechnical, Mineral Processing or Mechanical Engineering
- Enrolment in a relevant degree course at a tertiary institution
- Live in the South Burnett region
- Alignment with Downer’s values
- Motivation and a drive to succeed
Downer will offer:
- Work in a business where there’s room to grow and a team that will support your journey
- Access to a range of mentors and technical experts within Downer Mining
- Paid vacation work which will contribute towards field experience course requirements
- Rotation through various specialties to increase exposure to the business
- Scholarship payments of $5000 at the end of each semester of successful study, maintaining a GPA of 5 (at the discretion of Stanwell and Downer Mining)
- A diverse and supportive team where individuals are encouraged to grow.
To apply, visit the Downer website and quote reference number 544578.
Applicants will be required to submit a full Year 12 academic transcript along with a resume and a covering letter explaining why they should be the 2018 Scholar.
For further information, contact Chrys McDuffie on (07) 4160-7265.
Applications will close on Friday, February 16, 2018.
