2025 - Semester 2 - Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship

Status: Open

Applications open: 23/06/2025
Applications close: 6/08/2025

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About this scholarship
Description/Applicant information

The Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support a student from one of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high schools enrolled at Curtin to study a course in the WA School of Mines (WASM). The Jones family (Don Jones Retravision) established the scholarship in memory of Michael who was killed in a mining accident at the Hunt decline in Kambalda.

Michael Jones completed his Mining Engineering degree at the WA School of Mines (WASM) graduating with a distinction grade and was a gold medal winner in 1982 as dux of his school.

Student type

• Current Students

Faculties and centres

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • 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 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):

• A 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.

Scholarship Details
Eligible courses

All undergraduate award degrees within the WA School of Mines.

Double degrees will be considered.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for the Scholarship:

• Domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident)
• Commenced an eligible degree in semester 2, 2025
• Enrolled full-time (minimum 75 credits)
• Attended a Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high school
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Application process

Step 1: Access online application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for this scholarship (as well as all equity and merit scholarships), we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here (only one application form to complete)

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 and within the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS)
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once 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

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit

Enrolment Requirements

Recipients must meet all of the following:

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

Enquiries

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

Further Information

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.

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