Eligibility: To be eligible applicants must:
-be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status
-have an affinity with Moree Plains Shire Council or regional area adjoining (Gwyder Shire, Narrabri Shire, Walgett Shire and Goondiwindi Regional Council)
-commence or continue their studies in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) in Semester 1, 2014
-be enrolled in a minimum of 3 study units in each of Semester 1 and Semester 2 of each year of study
-be studying on-campus, external or on-line.
Subject: Various Courses
Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing Undergraduate Degree Level at University of Southern Queensland in Australia.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post.
Provider: University of Southern Queensland in Australia.
For Which Country: Australia.
For Whom: National
Description: In 2014, USQ will offer one Moree Plains Shire Council Scholarship to an undergraduate student commencing or continuing full-time study in a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) Program. As one of 152 local government regions, the Moree Plains Shire lies in the Western Plains Region of New South Wales. The major town in the local government area is Moree, approximately 650 kilometres North—North West of Sydney, on the Gwydir and Mehi Rivers. The township of Moree was established in 1862 and it has grown to service one of the largest local government areas of New South Wales. The Shire has its northern boundary on the New South Wales – Queensland border and has a total area of 17,852 square kilometres. An extensive road network is necessary to service such a large region. Within the Shire boundaries are 272 kilometres of State roads, 208 kilometres of regional roads and 2,690 kilometres of urban and rural roads. Less than 19% of urban and rural roads are sealed. Moree Plains Shire Council is a Contractor for the RTA’s Single Invitation Maintenance Contract (SIMC), where we maintain National and State Highways for the RTA.
Number of award(s): Not Known.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The scholarship will have a maximum value of $40,000.
Selection Criteria: The Scholarship will be awarded on basis of academic achievement.
Deadline: 25th October 2013 for Semester 1, 2014.