Penrith City Council Urban Planning Scholarship

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Western Sydney University

Scholarship Details

Provider Name: University of Western Sydney

Scholarship Name: Penrith City Council Urban Planning 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 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. These scholarships support local students pursuing studies in areas of regional significance.

Study Level: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Study Fields: Built Environment, Humanities & Social Sciences

Subjects: Geography, Urban planning, Urban studies

Support Type: Scholarship

Offer Frequency: Annual

Annual Amount: $5,000

Annual Comment: The scholarship is valued at $5,000 per year for up to 2 years.

Length: 2 year(s)

Gender: Co-Ed

Eligibility: Applicants must: be Australian citizens or permanent residents; be enrolling full-time in the Bachelor of Social Science (Geography and Urban Studies)/Pathway to Master of Urban Management and Planning; have resided in the Penrith local government area for at least 1 year prior to commencement of study and continue to reside within the Penrith local government area for the duration of the scholarship; and be willing to complete a negotiated period of work experience with Penrith City Council.

Study Location: Australia - NSW: Sydney Metropolitan

Closing Date: Mid January

Number Per Year: 1

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