The Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship has been established to support a student from one of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high schools who enrols at the university to study a course in the WA School of Mines (WASM). The Jones family (Don Jones Retravision) established the scholarship in memory of Michael who was killed in a mining accident at the Hunt decline in Kambalda.

Michael Jones completed his Mining Engineering degree at the WA School of Mines (WASM) graduating with a distinction grade and was a gold medal winner in 1982 as dux of his school.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate

• Students from regional or remote areas

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

• Merit Based

The Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of four years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• Total value of up to $12,000 paid as a cash stipend of $1,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

All undergraduate courses within the WA School of Mines

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered eligible for the Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship:

• Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
• ATAR of 75 or above
• Receive an offer of a place to commence an eligible undergraduate WASM course in semester 1, 2024
• Attended a Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high school

Step 1: Access online application form

• Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• 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 . Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all other scholarships that you are eligible for in this round

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your 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
  • Demonstrated academic potential

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC after main round course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants (including those who wish to defer their studies) must return acceptance documents by the deadline stipulated in the terms and conditions
• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit
• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study
• Scholarship is not transferable to another university

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in their initial course of study
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 75 credit each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60
• Pass all enrolled units each semester

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

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For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.