The purpose of the MMA Offshore Hydrographic Surveying Scholarship is to support and encourage students in their studies and to promote a career in the field of Hydrographic Surveying whilst also publicising the activities of the industry with the aim of addressing a shortage of skilled personnel. 

Cyan Renewables specialise in providing high-specification vessels and a comprehensive suite of marine andsubsea services to the offshore energy sector and wider maritime industries. Combining state-of-the-art equipment and highly experienced personnel, MMA Offshore provides a range of subsea services including survey, geophysical and geotechnical services, engineering services, commercial diving and ROV operations, subsea stabilisation solutions and manufacturing assembly and test services, all managed by in-house project management and delivery expertise. 

Please visit https://www.cyanrenewables.com for more information on the company.

• Current Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses

• 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 two years*:

• A total value up to $10,000 paid as a cash stipend of $2,500 per semester. 
  The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses
• Guaranteed paid vacation work with MMA Offshore
• Mentoring opportunities
• Site visit opportunities
• Workshop/events opportunities
• Potential employment opportunities after graduation

*The possibility of an additional year of support for a 2nd year student may be considered, subject to review by MMA Offshore.

• Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)

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

• Domestic student (Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or Permanent Humanitarian visa)
• Enrolled full-time (a minimum of 75 credits) in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) in semester 1, 2026
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 60
• Not apply for or receive 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 all scholarships (equity and merit) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program".

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
• Applying for a scholarship - See guidelines and tips (including the interview preparation) on how to complete your application

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
  • Academic merit
  • Passion and vision for a career in the field of Hydrographic Surveying
  • Work experience or non-academic achievements (extra curricular and leadership)
  • Interview performance (for shortlisted applicants)

Step 6: Shortlist for Interview

• If you are eligible for a scholarship with an interview component, the scholarship office may contact you regarding an interview:
  • Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email in late March - mid-April)
  • Shortlisted applicants must be available for designated interview time (early April to mid-April)

Step 7: 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 8: Acceptance

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

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 a minimum of at least 75 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Not apply for or receive any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

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.