Sydney Zoo Engineering & Robotics Scholarship

Scholarship Type: High Potential
Scholarship Group: B

Value

• $11,250 for up to one year* _{*full-time, or part-time equivalent}

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Citizenship:

• Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible New Zealand Citizen** _{** Eligible New Zealand Citizen includes students who meet the criteria for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. Further details available here:Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens | Western Sydney University}

Enrolment:

• New or continuing student

Program/s:

• Bachelor of Engineering – preference for Robotics and Mechatronics major

Sydney Zoo

Sydney Zoo was founded in 2015 with the aim of creating amazing experiences for the local and international community by introducing them to a range of animal species from all over the world while also educating them on animal welfare and conservation. Sydney Zoo was founded in 2015 with the aim of creating amazing experiences for the local and international community by introducing them to a range of animal species from all over the world while also educating them on animal welfare and conservation.

Sydney Zoo is the sponsor of three scholarships as part of its partnership with Western Sydney University, with two scholarships will be awarded to Indigenous students studying in a field associated with the zoo.

Application and Selection Process

Applicants must provide a statement supporting their application indicating how they believe receiving the scholarship will assist them with their studies and future careers. This statement should give a sufficient explanation of the applicant's background and current circumstances to enable the University to judge their eligibility, need and merit.

Successful applicants will be selected based on their written application, academic potential, ability to meet the criteria, and, where appropriate, performance in an interview before a selection panel.

Further information and how to apply can be found on our High Potential Scholarship page.

Continuing Eligibility Criteria

• Recipients must remain enrolled at Western.
• Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA of 5.