The Blue Mountains Youth Council SmartStart Scholarship in Engineering

The Blue Mountains City Council is based in Katoomba, New South Wales, and serves 26 townships in a local government area of 1433 square kilometres.

A place of great natural beauty and rich cultural resources, the Blue Mountains attracts millions of visitors from around the world, making it one of the top three tourist destinations in Australia.

Blue Mountains City Council is committed to improving the harmony between urban development and the environment, while conserving cultural heritage and responding to the needs of residents, visitors and the business community.

Available: There is one scholarship in 2010

Scholarship Benefits: $2,000 (one-off payment)

Duration: For one year only

Course(s): Full-time Bachelor of Engineering (Any Key Program)

Eligibility to apply:

• Be Australian Citizens or permanent residents;
• Be a commencing student starting at UWS for the first time;
• Have achieved an ATAR of of 70+; and
• Be a resident within the Blue Mountains City Council Local Government area.

To check your eligibility as a resident of this region, visit the Blue Mountains City Council website.

Application Process and Selection
You should apply using the UWS Donor Application Form (Group B) available on the UWS Scholarship Undergraduate website.

Selection of this scholarship will be determined on the basis of the highest ATAR.

Conditions of the Scholarship
Recipients must remain in full-time study in Bachelor of Engineering and maintain a minimum GPA of four (pass average) at the end of first semester in order to receive the second payment.

Recipients must continue to reside within the specified local government area.

For more information email or call the UWS Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669.