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Message from the Dean

The University of Western Australia provides international excellence in research, teaching and learning. The wide range of scholarships available at the UWA Business School is a testament to this strong commitment to excellence as well as to our commitment to provide exciting opportunities for our students. The scholarships are based on merit and equity and there

Please take the time to look through the collection of

are opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate and

scholarships available at the UWA Business School and

international students to apply. Our scholarships would

through industry linkages. Scholarships provide students

not be possible without the help of our donors and we

with opportunities that allow them to achieve their full

are very grateful for their support.

potential and offer recognition for their achievements. Frequently, scholarship winners find that the experience opens doors that ensure that they progress to extremely successful careers.

Professor Tracey Horton, Dean, UWA Business School

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The University of Western Australia Business School has almost a century of experience in offering high quality business courses that are diverse, flexible and widely recognised. Home to more than 20% of UWA’s student body, the Business School is one of the premier schools in the Asia Pacific region with a reputation for international excellence in research, teaching, and learning. The Business School has over 160 full-time staff servicing

With a strategy that is internationally focused, the School

more than 5,300 undergraduate and postgraduate

attracts the best students and staff and has strong links

students in Western Australia, Singapore, the Philippines

with alumni and the business community. It is the quality

and China. It is overseen by a Board comprising highly

of our people that makes the Business School a truly

respected business leaders.

world-class institution.

“...the scholarship has allowed me to allocate more time to my academic studies through reducing my work commitments.” Ross Corbitt – BCom (Hons) Recipient of the Futuris Corporation for Alan Newman Scholarship

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Scholarship information

“The bursary has given me the opportunity to fund trips to Sydney and Tokyo...” Callum Jones – BEc (Hons) Recipient of C.A. Vargovic Memorial Fund

Frequently asked questions 1. How do I apply for a scholarship?

Complete a written application addressing the selection criteria. All applications must be received before the specified closing date. 2. When should I apply for a scholarship?

Benefits of a scholarship Being a recipient of a scholarship serves to recognise your achievements and provide you with financial support towards your degree. A scholarship is a great way of demonstrating to future employers that you have excelled. Although the selection process is competitive, there are scholarships available for a range of needs.

Closing dates for all of the scholarships are available through the Scholarships website: Undergraduate: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/undergrad/business Postgraduate: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/postgrad/business Honours: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home/honours 3. Can I apply for more than one scholarship?

Yes, we encourage students to apply for as many

We encourage you to apply for all scholarships that you may be eligible for.

scholarships as they you are eligible for. 4. Do I pay tax on my scholarship?

Under most circumstances, scholarships are exempt from tax, however, you should check the details outlined in your scholarship and visit the Australian Taxation Office website. 5. Are there conditions related to holding a scholarship?

In order to continue holding a scholarship you need to maintain good academic standing and remain enrolled in your program.

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Our scholarship winners

“I succeeded in obtaining a desired job offer.” I enrolled in the Honours program at UWA to broaden and extend my knowledge in Finance. Being awarded the Victor Raeburn Scholarship is a fantastic recognition of all the past effort I have put into my academic career, but also further encouragement to continue this effort during my Honours year. The Victor Raeburn Scholarship is not only awarded to those that have demonstrated past academic success, but those with an interest in the banking industry. In terms of career prospects, I was looking towards entering the corporate finance and investment banking industry, but had been unable to secure any promising job offers. Being awarded this scholarship was further encouragement for me to continue with my applications and I eventually succeeded in obtaining a desired job offer. Aside from securing a job position next year when I graduate, other added benefits from being awarded this scholarship are the available funds to pay for the requisite educational expenses, leaving less time allocated for part-time work, and more time put aside to focus on my studies.

Stephanie Kan – BCom (Hons) Recipient of the Victor Raeburn Scholarship

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Scholarships for Business School students

 Undergraduate DEGREE

Bachelor of Commerce

VALUE

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Completed 48 points

ConocoPhillipsSPIRIT Scholarship

$6,500

31 October

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3rd year

Macquarie Group Foundation Scholarship

$6,000

19 December

Rosemarie Nathanson Undergraduate Scholarship and Travel Award

$10,000

31 December

$25,000 over 3 years

19 December

Completed 48 points • Major in Finance •

Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics or combined degrees

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New student

Craig Coleman Scholarship

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Female Completed 96 points

Centenary Trust for Women Marita Tresize Memorial Scholarship Partial fee waiver or cash advance

30 September (1st round) 28 February (2nd round)

Final 48 points Interest in joining the resources and/or mining sector

Mining Leaders Scholarship

19 December

BCom/BE or BEc/BE or BCom/BSc or BEc/BSc

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“The scholarship offers one of the most generous financial awards for an Honours student at UWA.” Hayden Teo – BCom (Hons) Recipient of Stan and Jean Perron Honours Scholarship

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SCHOLARSHIP

Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Economics

Bachelor of Economics

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ELIGIBILITY

$10,000

Scholarships for Business School students

 Honours DEGREE

ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor of Commerce Honours program

VALUE

CLOSING DATE

Macquarie Group Foundation Honours Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

• Full-time

WestNet Infrastructure Group Honours Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

• From

regional or remote WA • High academic standard • Undertaking Accounting or Finance

Futuris Corporation for Alan Newman Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

• Research

BHP Billiton Honours Scholarship

$20,000 per annum

19 December

• Full-time

Jean Rogerson Honours Scholarship

$6,000

23 March

• Full-time

Jean and Stan Perron Scholarship

$15,000

19 December

JP Morgan Scholarship

$6,000

19 December

• Demonstrated

Mannkal Honours Scholarship

$10,000

31 October

• Research

Albany Port Authority Trade Research Bursary

$5,000

23 March

• Interest

Mining Leaders Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

• Full-time

Victor Raeburn Scholarship

$5,000

23 March

• From

regional or remote WA academic standard • Undertaking Economics

Futuris Corporation for Walter Johnson Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

• Demonstrated

C.A. Vargovic Memorial Scholarship

TBD

23 March

•

Undertaking Accounting or Finance

SCHOLARSHIP

in economic, business or management issues relevant to the resources sector

• Dissertation

in the area of ethics and/or entrepreneurship

Bachelor of Commerce Honours program or Bachelor of Economics Honours program

• Full-time • Completed

Accounting and/or Finance major

excellence in undergraduate studies in the Great Southern

region in joining the resources and/ or mining sector

Bachelor of Economics Honours program

• High

academic merit

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Our scholarship winners

“I now have time to focus on my studies.” The Mining Leaders Scholarship has meant a great deal to me, as the financial stress which consumed a lot of my focus is now non-existent. The scholarship money has been an enormous help, I’ve been able to reduce my working hours to 1 day per week, allowing me to focus on finishing my final year thesis and graduating on time! Another benefit of the Mining Leaders Scholarship has been the numerous opportunities that have arisen as a result of meeting with representatives from the sponsoring companies. I have had the opportunity to discover industries in the mining sector that I previously had never even considered an option. I believe I was the recipient of the Scholarship due to the fact that I have always been working throughout my degree. This work has been predominantly mining-related, including work as a driller’s offsider, a geologist’s assistant, and working at engineering consulting companies. I’ve always looked for opportunities to learn new skills and develop myself further. The other main reason for being awarded this scholarship is my interest in business, through starting up two companies, one which didn’t go very well and another which is still reasonably small but getting larger all the time. I believe that these reasons may have put me in good stead among the other candidates for this particular scholarship. My appreciation and gratitude goes to The University of Western Australia and the supporting companies for providing this great opportunity for final year students like myself.

Ivan Komyshan – (BE/BCom) Recipient of the Mining Leaders Scholarship

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Scholarships for Business School students

 Postgraduate degrees DEGREE

ELIGIBILITY

SCHOLARSHIP

VALUE

CLOSING DATE

From regional or remote WA • High academic standard

Futuris Corporation for Alan Newman Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

Futuris Corporation for Walter Johnson Scholarship

$10,000

19 December

Local and international applicants Full-time • Research in economic, business or management issues relevant to the resources sector

BHP Billiton Masters Scholarship

$50,000

19 December

• Demonstrated

C.A. Vargovic Memorial Scholarship

TBD

23 March

ELIGIBILITY

SCHOLARSHIP

VALUE

CLOSING DATE

• Local

BHP Billiton Postgraduate Research Scholarship

$47,322

July – October (local)

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Any Masters degree

Economics

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academic merit

 Research degrees DEGREE

and international applicants

• Full-time

• Research

Higher degree by research

in economic, business or management issues relevant to the resources sector

January – March (international) June – August (international)

PhD in Economics

Demonstrated academic merit

C.A. Vargovic Memorial Scholarship

TBD

23 March

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Scholarships for Business School students

 International scholarships

BHP Billiton Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The University of Western Australia provides scholarships

For students who enrol in a masters or higher degree by

for international students wishing to study at the Business

research in the Business School to pursue research in

School. These include:

economics, business or management issues relevant to

Singapore Polytechnic Graduate Scholarship For undergraduate Polytechnic graduates

China Scholarship Council – UWA Joint PhD Scholarship For students from PR China who intend on undertaking

the resources sector.

Further Information Scholarships office: www.scholarships.uwa.edu.au/home

a PhD at UWA.

UWA India Scholarships For students from India who intend on undertaking

Scholarships, prizes and endowments: spe.publishing.uwa.edu.au/latest

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a PhD at UWA.

“This award has provided external validation of my decision to undertake Honours...” Leila Peggs – BCom (Hons) Winner of the Jean Rogerson Honours Scholarship

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Donors

Scholarships are only made possible through the generous support of our donors and continue the University’s proud tradition of attracting and supporting bright and gifted students, regardless of their social or economic background. Thanks to our donors, last year, 17 new scholarships

How to Become a Donor

the scholarships currently offered, complimenting

were established across undergraduate and

We invite individuals and organisations to join us

the business disciplines of the School.

postgraduate programs. Each scholarship represents

in supporting our bright and gifted students through

a valuable resource in the Business School, as it

Scholarships represent a valuable resource, providing

a donation toward scholarships at the UWA Business

provides funding to financially assist students while

funding to financially assist students while they undertake

School.

their studies. They also open new doors to exciting

All donations are tax deductible through The University

opportunities and experiences.

of Western Australia’s Hackett Foundation. For more

The number and variety of scholarships offered with

information please contact Melissa Callanan, Senior

the support of BHP Billiton showcases the commitment

Faculty Development Officer on 6488 5834 or

of Business School Corporate Partners in supporting

[email protected]

education and research in Western Australia. It also

Corporate Sponsorship

supports the vision to take business education at

they undertake their studies. They also open new doors to exciting opportunities and experiences. For the Business School, the value of scholarships is in the student experience and the opportunities they provide to inspire our talented students to become the respected and innovative academic, community, and business leaders of tomorrow. We thank our donors for their generosity and commitment to our students.

UWA has always recognised merit and excellence and has a history of attracting top quality students. The Business School continues to grow and expand

UWA to a new level and to ensure Western Australia is recognised as an international hub for the development of business and leadership skills.

International Investment and Trading

Principal Partners

Major Partners

Supporting Partners

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Philanthropic support

The University of Western Australia was founded on a culture of philanthropy, of giving back to the community and investing in the future to foster the highest possible educational standards. For some graduates, this translates into philanthropic

Australian mining companies, who all now contribute to

James is leading the way in rejuvenating giving in Western

acts directed to the university that helped shape their

the Business School’s Mining Leaders Scholarship Fund.

Australia. He has identified a need, is directly involved

success. Nowadays, graduates are increasingly moving

Designed to support a Business School student with an

in the program and encourages others who value the

beyond ‘cheque book philanthropy’ and wish to become

interest in the mining industry, the scholarship is awarded

importance of education to come forward and invest in

directly involved. That’s the case of James McClements,

annually to an individual looking to gain financial and

this state’s future.

a graduate of UWA’s Business School and one example

leadership skills.

of philanthropic support gratefully received by the Business School.

While the Business School receives significant corporate and individual philanthropic funding, this stream of

James grew up in a mining town in Western Australia

revenue has not reached the levels of funding received

and attended university as part of the BHP scholarship

by many universities overseas. A fact not lost on James

program that involved working summers in an iron ore

who recognises from his significant experiences in the

mine. James went on to obtain an Honours degree in

United States that broadening and deepening the level

economics. From there, he worked in Australia and the

of philanthropy remains a key challenge for the higher

United States and gained extensive experience in the

education sector in Australia.

financial industry, in particular resource financing and investing in mining companies globally. Most notably, James co-founded a private equity firm, where as Senior Partner he is primarily responsible for investment strategy. As a private donor to the Business School, James’ desire to become more involved led him to become a part of the Business School’s fundraising committee. He is credited with pulling together support from mid-tier

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James’ story reflects how philanthropic gestures such as the scholarship program he was offered as a student, generates a cycle of positive outcomes. His experience has inspired him to replicate similar opportunities for upcoming Business School talent. The initial support James has secured for the Mining Leaders Scholarship Fund, will see it awarded for 15+ years.

James McClements Co-founder and Senior Partner Member of Investment Committee Resource Capital Funds.

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