The Christine Foster Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support female students studying a Science and/or Engineering undergraduate degree in memory of Christine Foster. The Scholarship has been established in perpetuity by Christine’s former classmates and friends. 

For the full list of donors, please visit: www.curtin.edu.au/friends/support-curtin/christine-foster-memorial-scholarship/registry-of-donors 

Christine Foster grew up in Kalgoorlie and attained a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) at the WA School of Mines Kalgoorlie campus 1993-1996. Following graduation, Christine pursued a career in mining, gaining early experience in Australian and New Zealand underground mines. She was highly respected by her peers and was a motivated professional, improving standards and challenging barriers for females in her chosen career path. During a working holiday in Edinburgh, Christine died tragically on 29 June 2000. In her memory, Christine’s former WASM classmates and friends have endowed the Christine Foster Memorial Scholarship to support female students pursuing science and engineering courses at Curtin. Had she lived, Christine would certainly have continued to bring about positive change within the resources sector due to her skills and determination, and the high regard in which she was held by her peers.

• 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

• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of one year:

• A total value of $10,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards education related expenses.

All undergraduate award degrees in the below Faculty:

• Faculty of Science and Engineering

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

• Domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen)
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 100 credits) in the third year of an eligible degree in semester 1, 2025
• Identify as female
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

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
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for this scholarship (as well as all equity and merit scholarships), 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
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• 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 (Student 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
  • Passion for course and vision for career
  • Demonstrated barriers to education (life or financial challenges)
• Preference will be given to students in the below order of hierarchy:
  • Students studying at the Kalgoorlie campus
  • Students who come from regional areas

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 merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in an eligible course of study
• Maintain a full time study load of at least 100 credit points each study period at Curtin University
• Pass all units attempted each study period
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship

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.