November 6, 2026
Applications are now open for two Stanwell scholarships to help young people in the South Burnett take the next step in their careers.
The two scholarships will both financial assistance and opportunities for professional development and industry experience through Stanwell’s vacation work program.
The Australian First Nations Scholarship supports First Nations people connected to the South Burnett who are studying, or planning to study, full-time at university in an area relevant to the energy sector.
Eligible fields of study could include Engineering, Health and Safety, Environment, Human Resources, Finance, Science, Business, Procurement, Communication and Marketing and Legal Studies.
The scholarship, now in its third year, has been co-designed with Wakka Wakka Elders and community, including the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Board, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, Cherbourg Elders Advisory Group and the education community.
The Russell Vorpagel Engineering Scholarship supports current and aspiring engineering students by combining financial assistance with hands-on industry experience at the Tarong power stations.
Recipients will gain exposure to the energy industry and practical engineering environments, helping them apply what they learn at university and build experience for a future career in engineering.
Applications for both scholarships close at 11:55pm on November 22, 2026.
- More information is available online
