The Christopher Bise Memorial Scholarship honours the late Christopher Bise, a revered figure in mining engineering. Bise, who was on the cusp of starting a new chapter as the deputy director of the Western Australian School of Mines, left a profound impact on the field. This scholarship commemorates his dedication to mining engineering and his unwavering commitment to education and mentorship, fostering the next generation of professionals in the industry.

• Current Students

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

• Undergraduate

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Need Based

The Christopher Bise Memorial Scholarship will provide the following support for up to one year (based on a full-time enrolment of 100 credits per semester):

• A total of $10,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The stipend may be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses
• Potential paid or unpaid vacation work (dependant on business operations and availability)

Be enrolled in the 2nd or 3rd year in any of the following courses:  

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining Engineering) 
• Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) 
• Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) 
  

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Christopher Bise Memorial Scholarship:

• Australian or New Zealand Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa holder
• Demonstrate financial hardship and/or low socio-economic background
• Enrolled full-time (75 credits) in the 2nd or 3rd year of an eligible course in Semester 1, 2024
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
• Not be or have been in receipt of any other externally or Curtin funded scholarships (with the exception of Curtin funded Financial Hardship bursaries under $1,500 and Personal Development bursaries)

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all scholarships that you are eligible for in this round
• 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 (only one application form to complete)

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once 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
    • Socio-economic background (SES) questions 
    • Financial need assessment 
    • Special considerations (e.g. life challenges such as caring for a family member or medical conditions)

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient need

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of at least 75 credits each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Not apply for or receive any other externally or Curtin funded scholarships (with the exception of Curtin funded Financial Hardship bursaries under $1,500 and Personal Development bursaries, which will be permitted)

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

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.