The Sedgman Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support and encourage female and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Engineering and to increase awareness of the work undertaken by Sedgman (Sponsor).

Since 1980, the company has been dedicated to excellence and innovation in design, delivery, and operations for clients in the minerals processing industry. With an Australian heritage, their expertise now spans a wide range of projects worldwide, including iron ore, precious and base metals, and industrial minerals.

Please visit www.sedgman.com for more information on the company. 

• Current Students

• Faculty of Humanities
• 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
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of three years (based on a full-time enrolment of 100 credits per semester)*:

• A total value of up to $15,000 paid as a cash stipend of up to $2,500 per semester.
• Guaranteed paid vacation work with Sedgman at the Perth facility. The recipient will be offered a casual rate equivalent to four weeks' full-time at an agreed time and across a period of time if required (i.e. part-time over eight weeks)

The amount can be used at the recipients discretion to contribute towards education related expenses.

*Part-time support will be capped at a maximum of six years

Enrolled in the second year of:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Metallurgical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Industrial and Systems Engineering)
• Bachelor of Science (Extractive Metallurgy) / (Mineral Processing)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)

Please note: Double degrees are not considered.

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)
• Identify as female and/or of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
• Enrolled full-time or part-time (minimum 50 credits) in the 2nd year of an eligible course in Semester 2, 2026
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
• Not currently in receipt of any other industry sponsored scholarships

Step 1: Access 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
• 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 / all equity 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 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
• 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
  • Low socio-economic background
  • Passion for course / vision for career
  • Interview performance (for shortlisted applicants)

Step 6: Shortlist for Interview

• Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email in late August to early September
• Shortlisted applicants must be available for the designated interview time (early to mid-September)

Step 7: Outcome

• Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) within approximately 7-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 8: 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:

• Remain enrolled in initial eligible course of study
• Maintain a full-time or part-time enrolment of at least 50 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Complete at least one period of vacation work with Sedgman
• Not apply for or receive any other industry sponsored scholarships

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.