Penrith City Council Engineering and Technology Scholarship

 Provider Name:  University of Western Sydney

 Scholarship Name:  Penrith City Council Engineering and Technology Scholarship

 Description:  The City of Penrith has been recognised as a Regional City under the NSW State Government's Metropolitan Strategy helping to ensure Penrith will enjoy the benefits of Sydney's growth during the next 25 years. Under this regional city status there will be a greater diversity and range of quality jobs, commercial, retail, health, cultural, recreation, entertainment and lifestyle opportunities for the residents of Penrith City. This strong local economy, one that is able to provide for and attract quality jobs, is a key part of the City of Penrith's sustainability and investment in education is seen as integral to this. Penrith City Council therefore support a number of scholarships at UWS each year. These scholarships support local students pursuing studies in areas of regional significance.

 Study Level:  Bachelor Degree (Pass)

 Study Fields:  Engineering & Technology

 Subjects:  Civil engineering

 Support Type:  Scholarship

 Offer Frequency:  Occasional

 Annual Amount:  $5,000

 Annual Comment:  The scholarship provides $5,000 per year for 3 years.

 Length:  3 year(s)

 Gender:  Co-Ed

 Eligibility:  Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be currently enrolled full-time in the second year of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering key program) at UWS; have been a resident of the Penrith Local Government Area for at least 12 months prior to applying for this scholarship, and continue to reside within the Penrith Local Government Area for the duration of the scholarship; demonstrate a strong commitment to community service; and be willing to complete a negotiated period of work experience with Penrith City Council.

 Study Location:  Australia - NSW: Sydney Metropolitan

 Closing Date:  Early January

 Scholarship Website:  http://uws.edu.au/informationabout/scholarships_home/available_scholarships (opens in new window)

 Contact Department:  Scholarships Office

 Contact Phone:  61 1300 897669

 Contact Email: 

 Contact Postal Address:  Locked Bag 1797, Penrith, NSW 2751 Australia

 Provider Name:  University of Western Sydney

 Provider Phone:  61 2 1300897669

 Provider Fax:  61 2 96787160

 Provider Website:  http://www.uws.edu.au/ (opens in new window)