Mackay Regional Council Academic Bursary

The Mackay Regional Council Academic Bursary aims to encourage the academic progress of students from the Mackay Regional Council Area who are studying Engineering, Planning, Accounting, Environmental Health and Information Technology and to provide monetary assisstance as well as potential work experience within Mackay Regional Council.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants will be invited from students studying Engineering, Accounting, Environmental Health, Information Technology or Planning who:

• Are entering the second last year of their university degree
• Studies as a full time student
• Are ordinarily a resident from within the Mackay Regional Council area
• Have an interest in seeking employment in the Mackay Region following graduation
• Have not received any other employer linked bursary or scholarship
• Are an Australian Citizen or permanent resident

Selection Criteria

Applications will be considered in accordance with the following selection criteria:

• Academic merit (please attach a copy of your Academic Transcript)
• Demonstrated interest in seeking employment in the Mackay Region following completion of their studies
• Leadership capabilities and/or community service

Additional Information

There would be an expectation that successful applicants make themselves available for a period of paid vacation work over the Sumer holiday period, as well as possible other vacation periods able to be provided by Council.

The Scholarship value of $5000 amount will be paid in bi-yearly payments of $1250 following submission of evidence to Council’s satisfaction of successful completion of studies.

Supporting Documentation

• CQUniversity Academic Transcript
• Documentation supporting the selection criteria

How do I apply?

Read the Mackay Regional Council Acedmic Bursary Information Flyer

Complete an online application form by clicking here.

Alternatively completed applications can be mailed to:

        Mackay Regional Council Academic Bursary

        Human Resources

        PO BOX 41

       Mackay QLD 4740

Or you may email your application to:

       bronwyn.forster@mackay.qld.gov.au

For more information, please contact Bronwyn Forster on Tel: 07 4961 9625, Fax: 07 4944 2419

How will I know the outcome of my application?

Applications must be submitted by 4.30pm of the closing date. Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview. The interview panel will comprise of Mackay Regional Council staff. All documentation must be attached at the time of submitting your application.

Scholarship Donor - Mackay Regional Council

Mackay Regional Council

Mackay Regional Council Bursary was established in 2011.