Rural City of Wangaratta /La Trobe University Scholarship

The Wangaratta Rural City Council/La Trobe University Civil Engineering Scholarship Program has been established to provide support for the completion of a tertiary qualification of future professional civil engineering staff. It is available to full-time students commencing the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) course, or one of the Engineering double degree courses, at the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University.

The Rural City of Wangaratta is a leading provincial city with a population of 27,000 and growing. Situated in beautiful north east Victoria, the region provides outstanding lifestyle, recreational, educational and health facilities and is recognised for its tourism, gourmet foods and fine wines. Council is involved in a broad range of activities to develop and support the local community. Council's $50 million budget is applied to economic development, environmental management and the development and maintenance of a broad range of physical infrastructure.

A significant component of Council's business involves specialist civil and design engineering activities in planning, design, maintenance and construction. One of the great benefits of working for a regional Council is the diversity of engineering experiences and opportunities. The Wangaratta Rural City Council employs approximately 350 staff and offers a friendly, supportive environment that encourages flexible work practices and career development.

Benefits

  • Financial support in the form of a $5,000 scholarship per year for the duration of the course.
  • Fully-paid vacation work experience during each year of the course ($5000 per year, approximate).
  • Access to career mentoring advice from Wangaratta Rural City Council Engineers.

Eligibility, terms and conditions

 Applicants must:

  • be a full-time student in an undergraduate Civil Engineering course at the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University
  • have a strong academic background, and
  • not hold any other Civil Engineering scholarship, and have a desire/preference to practise in rural areas.

The Scholarship is tenable for the normal length of the course, subject to satisfactory academic performance and an annual interview.

Wangaratta Rural City Council will consider ongoing employment (permanent or temporary) of the successful applicant upon completion of full-time studies.

Further information

For more information about this scholarship E: ste_ask@latrobe.edu.au

Application process

  • complete the Scholarship Application Form [PDF 511KB]
  • arrange for completion of the Reference section by your Principal, Teacher, or Year 12 Coordinator (as appropriate for the type of scholarship)
  • attach a complete list of subject grades to date from Years 11 and 12
  • attach a resume to your Scholarship Application Form
  • detail on A4 piece of paper why you are interested in the Scholarship, outlining  your career goals and attach to your application
  • submit completed Application Form by 6 December 2012.

The selection of the successful applicant will be made by a panel of Wangaratta Rural City Council and La Trobe University staff and based on the above criteria.