2021 - Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship

Michael Jones studied Mining Engineering at WASM and graduated with distinction in 1981, he was also the gold medal winner in 1982 (dux of his school). Unfortunately Michael was killed in a mining accident at the Hunt decline in Kambalda. The Jones family (Don Jones Retravision) established the Scholarship in his memory, and award it to a student from one of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high schools who enrols at university to study a course in the WA School of Mines (WASM).

Student type
Future Students

Faculty
Faculty of Science & Engineering

• Engineering courses
• Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

Course type
Undergraduate

Specifically for
Students from regional or remote areas

Citizenship

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident

Scholarship base
Merit Based

Value
The Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of four years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

Total value of up to $12,000 paid as a cash stipend of $1,500 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Application process

Step 1: Access online 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

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 under the Applying for scholarships link on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt
Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your 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
• Demonstrated academic potential

Step 6: Outcome
Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC in mid-January 2021 (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance
Successful applicants (including those who wish to defer their studies) must return acceptance documents by 31 January 2021

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit
• Scholarship will commence from first semester of study for which the scholarship was awarded
• Scholarship is not transferable to another university
• The award and continuity of the scholarship is subject to receipt by Curtin of the scholarship funding from the funder

Enrolment Requirements
Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in their initial course of study
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 75 credit points each semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each semester
• Pass all enrolled units each semester

Scholarship continuity is subject to meeting satisfactory academic progress as outlined above. Progress will be assessed at the end of each study period. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, a recipient with unsatisfactory progress or who breaches the scholarship conditions shall be ineligible to retain the scholarship. Exceptional circumstances must be forwarded to and shall be at the discretion of the Scholarships Office.

Changes to Enrolment
If a recipient intends to change their enrolment, they must also apply in writing to the Scholarships Office ([email protected]) for approval BEFORE the change. The Scholarships Office will advise how the change will affect their scholarship.

Withdrawal or Terminated from units or course: A recipient who withdraws from their units or course of study, or has been terminated from their studies will become ineligible for the continuation of the scholarship, will not receive any further payments and will be required to repay to Curtin University the stipend awarded for that study period if applicable.

Cancellation of Scholarship: Notwithstanding any provision above, Curtin reserves the rights, at its sole discretion, to cancel the award of, or continuity of, the scholarship where the sponsor ceases to fund the scholarship.