SA Water Scholarships for Honours Students
SA Water is providing three scholarships to students enrolled in any of the following programs at the University of Adelaide:
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Natural Resource Management
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Environmental Policy
whose research topics are in the area of water quality and environment, water resource management, drinking water quality treatment or environmental management and impact.
Students must have successfully completed any of the following programs at the University of Adelaide:
- Bachelor of Science (Natural Resources) or (Natural Resource Management), majoring in land and water management, conservation and wildlife ecology or environmental geosciences
- Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) or Bachelor of Science majoring in evolutionary biology and ecology, or soil science and spatial information science
- Bachelor of Environmental Policy and Management majoring in geographical and environmental studies
These scholarships are part of a program to foster innovation in water-related research through strategic and applied research, and associated theoretical work. The scholarship also aims to cultivate a research culture in undergraduates in water-related disciplines at the University of Adelaide. Where possible, and subject to approval by the relevant school and supervisor, SA Water will work alongside the academic supervisor(s) and recipient(s) to provide a co-supervisor on their Honours project.
These scholarships are open to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and are valued at $5,000 for one year. Selection will be made according to academic achievement, demonstrated financial need, technical knowledge and relevance of the intended thesis topic. Students applying should have an interest in the SA Water Graduate program.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need by providing supporting documentary evidence at the time of application, e.g. details of income tested Commonwealth income support payment, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY benefits, or other details of their financial circumstances.
Applicaitons closed Friday 8 March 2013.
