Flinders University 2022 Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship: (Deadline 16 September 2022)

The Playford Trust, in partnership with WSP, offers a $7000 scholarship for a student in Honors or fourth year studying civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering.

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, dedicated to local communities and propelled by international brainpower. They are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. They design lasting Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Resources (including Mining and Industry), Water, Power and Environmental solutions, as well as provide project delivery and strategic consulting services.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their engineering skills and enhance their industry participation through a work placement with WSP.  The work placement will provide invaluable project specific experience within one of our market led business groups (Transport, Property, Energy and Resources, Earth and Environment or Water). The services that WSP provides in each of these sectors comprises of a wide variety of specializations including the mechanical, electrical, civil, structural engineering disciplines in addition to project management, sustainability, earth sciences. The work experience will be for up to a six-week flexible period and offers the opportunity for a potential ongoing paid internship and future employment.

WSP provides a diverse and inclusive working environment and pro-actively supports and engages in sustainable design practices. They seek to sponsor a student with enthusiasm and drive to deliver outcomes that add value to their business and clients.

About Flinders University

Flinders University is a public university in Adelaide, South Australia. Founded in 1966, it was named in honour of navigator Matthew Flinders, who explored and surveyed the South Australian coastline in the early 19th century. Flinders is a verdant university[citation needed] and a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU) Group and ranks in the 10-16 bracket in Australia and 36th in the world of those established less than 50 years. Academically, the university pioneered a cross-disciplinary approach to education, and its faculties of medicine and the humanities are ranked amon.

Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship

• Type Undergraduate
• Organisation Flinders University
• Country to study–
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• State of Origin
• Gender Men and Women
• Application Deadline September 16, 2022

Aim and Benefits of Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship

The scholarship is valued at $7,000.00

Requirements for Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship Qualification

Applicants must be:

• ready to commence Honours or fourth year civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering at one of the three public South Australian universities
• an Australian citizen or a holder of a permanent resident visa, and resident in South Australia
• intending to spend a significant part of their career in South Australia, or likely to provide a benefit to the State
• a high achiever with an excellent undergraduate academic record
• of good character. Preference will be given to students who display leadership potential
• be available to complete the six week work placement within 6 months of receiving the scholarship.

Preference will also be given to students who have a keen focus on developing skills in technical engineering and consulting, and have confidence and experience with human interaction and digital communication.

It is essential that the applicant’s supervisor or an academic referee (e.g. dean of school/faculty, or lecturer) provides a supporting comment about the student’s achievements, character and leadership potential.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship

The Playford Trust will consider nominations from students studying at one of the three South Australian public universities and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the nominations.

WSP and the Playford Trust will jointly make the final selection, with an interview process for the final shortlisted applicants.

Application Deadline

September 16, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Flinders University on playfordtrust.scholarshipsplatform.com to applyFor more details, visit Flinders University website.