The IGO Scholarship (Scholarship) aims to support Curtin University students within the WA School of Mines (WASM) experiencing financial hardship while attending studies at the Kalgoorlie Campus. 

Preference will be given to those students who have relocated from remote/regional areas across Australia. 

• Current Students

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

• Undergraduate

• Students studying at Curtin Kalgoorlie

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support:

• A one-off payment of up to $2,500. The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion to contribute towards education related expenses.

Any Undergraduate courses available within the WA School of Mines (WASM). 

Double degrees considered, provided one of the degrees falls within an eligible course within the WA School of Mines (WASM). 

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

• Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 60
• Enrolled in a minimum of 25 credits of an eligible course in semester 1, 2026 at the WASM Kalgoorlie campus
• Residing in Kalgoorlie
• From a low socio-economic background and/or experiencing financial hardship
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that is 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
• 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 scholarships (equity and merit) 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 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
• 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
  • Demonstration of financial hardship
  • Socioeconomic background
  • Demonstrate career aspirations within mining industry
  • Reference letter
  • Preference will be given to students who have relocated or will be relocating from a remote/regional area across Australia

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 9 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 and merit.

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Maintain a minimum study load of at least 25 credit points each study period at the Curtin Kalgoorlie campus
• Not apply for or receive any scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or the same purpose whilst receiving the Scholarship

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Application Advice

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.