Destination Australia Scholarship - International Students

Description/Applicant information The Destination Australia Scholarship has been developed by the Australian Government to encourage students to study in regional Australia whist receiving a high quality learning experience. The scholarship is available to mining and metallurgy students who will be completing their full degree at the Curtin Kalgoorlie campus.

Whilst studying at Curtin Kalgoorlie, students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and build industry networks. The Kalgoorlie campus also provides access to modern accommodation, a gym, outdoor recreation spaces and a thriving student social club.

Applications are open until scholarships are exhausted.

Student type

• Future Students

. Faculty

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
• Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Course type

• Postgraduate coursework

Citizenship

• International Student

• Scholarship base

Merit Based

• Value

This Destination Australia Scholarship is valued at AUD$15,000 per annum for the duration of your postgraduate degree.

The scholarship will be paid as a cash stipend of AUD$15,000 per year.

Eligible courses:

• Master of Professional Engineering (Mining Engineering)
• Master of Professional Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering)

Eligibility criteria:

• International, full fee-paying, non-sponsored students
• International students who are studying on a valid student VISA
• Evidence of academic merit for the highest completed qualification
• You must remain enrolled at the Kalgoorlie campus. 75% of your course needs to be completed at our Kalgoorlie Campus for courses with a duration of 2 years or less
• Not available to students who are sponsored by a government entity or a corporate body
• Can be revoked at the discretion of Curtin if the recipient already has a scholarship, sponsorship or fee offset for their mainstream course.
• Enrolled full-time

NOTE: Students who completed their undergraduate / postgraduate degrees in Bentley campus and will be commencing their new course (in one of the eligible courses above) in Kalgoorlie campus in 2022 are eligible to apply for this scholarship.