2025 - Semester 1 - Lycopodium Women in Mechanical Engineering Scholarship

Status: Closed

Applications open: 16/01/2025
Applications close: 12/03/2025

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The Lycopodium Women in Mechanical Engineering Scholarship (the Scholarship ) has been developed to support and encourage female students undertaking a course in mechanical engineering who have strong passion for solving engineering challenges for the mining industry. 
Lycopodium Limited serves many industries like mining, mineral processing, and infrastructure, providing diverse services encompassing design, procurement, construction management, and more. Committed to sustainability, safety, quality, and innovation, the company prioritises timely and cost-effective solutions for its clients. 
For more information, please visit their website: www.lycopodium.com.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculties and centres

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses

Course type

• Undergraduate

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

Scholarship base

• Merit Based

Value

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to two years (based on a full-time enrolment 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $20,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards education related expenses.
• Guaranteed paid vacation work or internship with Lycopodium Limited

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

Enrolled in the penultimate year of:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours) (3rd year)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours), double degree (4th year)

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident, or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder or New Zealand Citizen
• Identify as female
• Enrolled full-time (100 credits) in the penultimate year* of an eligible course in semester 1, 2025
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 65
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are externally funded and/or for the same purpose

Note: 

*Double degree students must have completed 700 credits in their course.

Application process

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for this scholarship (as well as all equity and merit scholarships), we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program  here (only one application form to complete)

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Applying for a scholarship - See guidelines and tips (including the interview preparation) on how to complete your application

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
• Responses to questions in application form
• Demonstrated passion and interest in the mining industry and mining engineering design
• Interview performance (for shortlisted applicants)

Step 6: Shortlist for Interview

• Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email in late March to early April
• Shortlisted applicants must be available for the designated interview time
• Interviews will be conducted between 3 and 17 April 2025

Step 7: Outcome

• Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of closing date

Step 8: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of 100 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 65 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Not apply for or receive any other scholarships that are from the same funding source or for the same purpose whilst receiving the Scholarship

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

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Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.

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