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The Christopher Bise Memorial Scholarship honours the late Christopher Bise, a revered figure in mining engineering. Bise, who was on the cusp of starting a new chapter as the deputy director of the Western Australian School of Mines, left a profound impact on the field. This scholarship commemorates his dedication to mining engineering and his unwavering commitment to education and mentorship, fostering the next generation of professionals in the industry.
Current Students
Faculty of Science & Engineering
Science courses
Engineering courses
Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)
Undergraduate
Australian Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident
New Zealand Citizen
Permanent Humanitarian Visa
Need Based
The Christopher Bise Memorial Scholarship will provide the following support for up to one year (based on a full-time enrolment of 100 credits per semester):
A total of $10,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The stipend may be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses
Potential paid or unpaid vacation work (dependant on business operations and availability)
Scholarship Details
Be enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year in any of the following courses:
Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy)
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the GR Engineering Services Scholarship:
Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
Enrolled full-time (75 credits) in the 2nd or 3rd year of an eligible course in Semester 1, 2024
Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
Not be or have been in receipt of any other externally or Curtin funded scholarships (with the exception of Curtin funded Financial Hardship bursaries under $1,500 and Personal Development bursaries)
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
Please note that this link will direct you to the general “Equity Scholarship Program“ application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round
If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for all other scholarships (both equity as well as merit scholarships) available in this round, 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
Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website
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 • Socio-economic background (SES) questions • Financial need assessment • Special considerations (e.g. life challenges such as caring for a family member or medical conditions)
Preference will be given to students coming from a rural/regional area
Step 6: Outcome
All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date
Step 7: 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 need
Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:
Remain enrolled in initial course of study
Maintain a full-time enrolment of at least 75 credits each semester at Curtin University
Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each semester
Pass all units attempted each semester
Not apply for or receive any other externally or Curtin funded scholarships (with the exception of Curtin funded Financial Hardship bursaries under $1,500 and Personal Development bursaries, which will be permitted)
Enquiries
Scholarships Office
E: [email protected]
T: 1300 222 888
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Further Information
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