{"id":377428,"date":"2026-11-06T15:47:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=377428"},"modified":"2026-11-06T15:47:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T05:47:51","slug":"applications-open-for-scholarships-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2026\/11\/06\/applications-open-for-scholarships-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Open For Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cherbourg Council Deputy Mayor\u00a0 Gordon Wragge and Stanwell general manager (southern generation) Michael Joy with 2026 Australian First Nations\u00a0 Scholarship recipient, Jennakye Simpson\u00a0 (Photo: Stanwell)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

November 6, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applications are now open for two Stanwell scholarships to help young people in the South Burnett take the next step in their careers.<\/p>\n

The two scholarships will both financial assistance and opportunities for professional development and industry experience through Stanwell’s vacation work program.<\/p>\n

The Australian First Nations Scholarship<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Eligible fields of study could include Engineering, Health and Safety, Environment, Human Resources, Finance, Science, Business, Procurement, Communication and Marketing and Legal Studies.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Russell Vorpagel Engineering<\/strong> Scholarship supports current and aspiring engineering students by combining financial\u00a0assistance with hands-on industry experience at the Tarong power stations.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Applications\u00a0for both scholarships close at 11:55pm on November 22, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n