The Urban Utilities Graham Thomsen Scholarship

Application dates

Applications open

20 November 2023

Applications close

13 March 2024

What you'll receive

You'll receive a scholarship valued at $10,000. It is paid in two instalments (semester 1 and 2) in one year.

Urban Utilities may offer the recipient work experience or vacation employment for any period during the period in which the recipient holds the Scholarship, as determined by Urban Utilities in consultation with the recipient.

Eligibility

How to apply

You need to complete and submit the online application form by Wednesday 13 March 2024.

Your application should include the following attachments:

• a copy of your academic record from HiQ website
• résumé
• supporting documentation (if applicable).

Complete the online application form

What happens next?

Assessment will be based on a combination of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills and qualities, and demonstrated interest and aspirations in water conservation as a chosen profession.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed in 2024.

Conditions

Terms and conditions for The Urban Utilities Graham Thomsen Scholarship (PDF file; 192.8 KB)

About the scholarship

The purpose of The Urban Utilities Graham Thomsen Scholarship is to honour the memory of former Urban Utilities board member Graham Thomsen, and his lifelong commitment to engineering and the water sector.

Graham Thomsen was committed to environmental sustainability and Urban Utilities being a centre of learning excellence. This scholarship will support third year engineering students who have a passion for water conservation and management.

The Scholarship was established in 2023 and is maintained by an annual gift from Urban Utilities.