{"id":166390,"date":"2016-12-15T21:46:59","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T11:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=166390"},"modified":"2020-09-29T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2020-09-29T04:21:15","slug":"another-stanwell-scholarship-on-offer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2016\/12\/15\/another-stanwell-scholarship-on-offer\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Stanwell Scholarship On Offer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Stanwell Corporation is offering a second scholarship in 2017 for a South Burnett resident who wants to study Occupational Health and Safety<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 15, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stanwell Corporation announced on Thursday they will be offering a second $10,000 a year tertiary study scholarship in 2017.<\/p>\n

The second scholarship is in addition to a scholarship in Mining \/ Civil Engineering the company is jointly offering in partnership with Downer Mining.<\/p>\n

The Cid Burke Occupational Health and Safety Study Support Scholarship will offer $10,000 a year in financial support for a period of up to four years to a South Burnett resident who wants to gain formal qualifications in OH&S through a recognised tertiary institution.<\/p>\n

The scholarship is named after Cid Burke, who was employed at the Tarong Power Station for more than 20 years and who was passionate about OH&S and community service.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to funding, the scholarship will allow the recipient to receive assistance and guidance from an industry mentor, and to take up vacation employment with Stanwell when the opportunity arises.<\/p>\n

Eligible applicants will have a sound academic record and enrolment (or a commitment to enrol) in a full certificate, diploma or degree course at a relevant tertiary institution.<\/p>\n

They will also be able to demonstrate a commitment to their community through volunteering, and must be a South Burnett resident.<\/p>\n

Applicants will need to provide a covering letter outlining their suitability for the scholarship, a current CV and any other supporting documentation they think is relevant.<\/p>\n

Applications can be made online at Stanwell’s website<\/b><\/a> and any queries can be made by email<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, February 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n