JC Stobie Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship has been established Dr Peter Stobie in honour of his father James Cyril Stobie (1895 - 1953) BE 1923, ME 1932, ASASM, FRAIEE, FRAIE, in his position as head of the Design Department at the Adelaide Electric Company, later ETSA. Mr Stobie was responsible for the employment and encouragement of students and developing professional engineers. Before graduation, he designed the pole which carries his name.

This scholarship is open to students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia and undertaking a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) program of study at the University of Adelaide. Students must have successfully completed the first year of their Bachelor of Engineering program and be undertaking the second year of their program in 2013.

Students must be undertaking study on a full-time basis as a Commonwealth Supported student.

The scholarship will provide the sum of $5,000 per annum for the duration of the recipient's undergraduate program, up to a maximum of three years, to assist with education and living costs.

Selection for this scholarship will be based upon academic merit. Students in receipt of other scholarships may apply for this Scholarship. Students may be required to attend relevant functions.

The Scholarship must be taken up in the year in which it is offered; acceptance of the Scholarship offer cannot be deferred. If a student declines the Scholarship offer, the Scholarship will be offered to the next eligible student.

Applications closed Friday 8 March 2013.