Background
The Mackay Regional Council Bursary was established in 2011 by Mackay Regional Council, with the aim to encourage the academic progress of students from the Mackay Regional Council area who are studying within skills shortage areas within the region; Engineering, Planning, Accounting, Environmental Health and Information Technology.
A total number of four bursaries are available each year, which aim to provide students with monetary assistance for costs associated with studying, as well as potential work experience within Mackay Regional Council.
Value
The total value of each bursary is $5000.
The amount will be $2500 per year for two years, which will be paid in bi-yearly payments of $1250 following submission of evidence to council's satisfaction of successful completion of studies.
There would be an expectation that successful applicants make themselves available for a period of paid vacation work over the summer holiday period, as well as possible other vacation periods able to be provided by council.
Eligibility
Applicants will be invited from students studying Engineering, Accounting, Environmental Health, Information Technology or Planning who:
- Are entering the second last year of their university degree
- Studies as a full time student
- Are ordinarily a resident from within the Mackay Regional Council area
- Have an interest in seeking employment in the Mackay Region following graduation
- Have not received any other employer linked bursary or scholarship
- Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Selection criteria
Applications will be considered in accordance with the following selection criteria:
- Academic merit (please attach a copy of your academic transcript)
- Demonstrated interest in seeking employment in the Mackay region following completion of their studies
- Leadership capabilities and/or community service
When to apply
Applications must be submitted by the on-time closing date. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview. The interview panel will comprise of Mackay Regional Council staff.
Application closing date: Friday, March 13, 2015 by 4:30pm
All documentation must be attached at the time of submitting your application.
How to lodge your application
Complete an online application form by clicking here
Alternatively completed applications can be mailed to:
Mackay Regional Council Academic Bursary Organisational Development
PO BOX 41
Mackay
QLD 4740
Or you may email your application to:
melinda.saw@mackay.qld.gov.au
More information
For more information, please contact Melinda Saw:
Telephone: 07 4961 9607
Mobile: 0438 777 497
Fax: 07 4944 2419
Email: melinda.saw@mackay.qld.gov.au