Scholarships with DERM
The next round of scholarship advertising will be in April 2010.
Each year, the department offers scholarships to help students through their studies and boost their employment prospects. In return, they begin their career with us.
If you want to help yourself and Queensland, apply for a scholarship with DERM.
- Benefits
- When you finish your studies
- Eligibility
- How to apply
- After the closing date
- Want to be kept updated?
Benefits
As a scholarship holder you will receive:
- up to $5000 study and living allowance per semester of full-time study
- up to 8 weeks paid employment each year
- mentoring and support during your studies and on the job.
- an opportunity to apply your studies in a practical way.
When you finish your studies
When you complete your studies, you will join DERM as a graduate with:
- permanent full-time employment
- entry into the graduate program designed to enhance your career prospects
- a competitive starting salary with generous superannuation
- attractive working conditions including flexible hours, generous leave provisions, and ongoing training and development.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a DERM scholarship, you must be:
- an Australian citizen or a permanent resident; or
- a New Zealand citizen who has a special category visa (or can be granted one); and
- studying in a relevant, recognised undergraduate degree.
How to apply
Your application for a scholarship position should include:
- copy of your academic record to date
- copy of your resumé or CV
- one-page typed response to the question 'How will a DERM scholarship help you meet your study and career objectives?'
- covering letter outlining your interest in DERM
- completed personal details form (PDF, 96K)* or personal details form (DOC, xx kB).
Submitting your application
You can:
- post your application to:
Scholarship Coordinator
Human Resource Services
Department of Environment and Resource Management
GPO Box 2454
Brisbane Qld 4001
or
- email it to: Scholarship Coordinator (please place reference number in email subject line).
After the closing date
- Applications received by the closing date are distributed to relevant business units for shortlisting.
- Business units interview the shortlisted candidates.
- Offers are sent to successful candidates.
Want to be kept updated?
- Register your interest for email notification of future scholarship opportunities.
- For further information please email Scholarships Coordinator.
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Last updated: 29 October 2009