Honours or Fourth Year Minerals Industry Scholarship

CEEC International /
Playford Trust Minerals Efficiency ESG Scholarship

The Playford Trust, in collaboration with CEEC International Limited (CEEC), is offering one Minerals Industry scholarship.

CEEC is a global, not-for-profit organisation that promotes eco-efficient and sustainable practices in the resources sector through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and technology innovation.  Its priority areas are critical minerals production, sustainability in resources, water management, waste reduction, tailings management, energy reduction and eco-efficiency.

The scholarship is valued at $10,000 for one year and is available to outstanding students currently enrolled to study Honours or Fourth Year in any of the following fields at one of South Australia’s public universities:

  • Geoscience or other Science;
  • Mining Engineering;
  • Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing);
  • Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering;
  • Environmental Engineering.

The scholarship is intended to assist students who have the potential to become leaders in the minerals industry and who demonstrate wide-ranging abilities, good communication skills, organisation skills and who have the potential to become good managers.

Applicants who are involved in student and community activities will demonstrate some or all these attributes.

     

    Selection Criteria

    Students enrolled in Honours or Fourth year studies in the areas of Sciences, Geology, Engineering, Metallurgy and Environmental Engineering are encouraged to apply.

    CEEC and the Playford Trust will jointly make the final selection.

    Applicants must:

    • be ready to commence Fourth Year or Honours at one of South Australia’s two public universities
    • reside in South Australia and satisfy one of the following options:
      • Australian Citizen;
      • Australian Permanent Resident; or
      • Australian Permanent Resident with Humanitarian Visa.
    • not concurrently hold any other major scholarship, although this does not preclude submission of an application.
    • show potential for high achievement with an excellent academic record and an interest in, and awareness of, the Australian Mining Industry.
    • demonstrate an interest in, or have major studies or a research project relevant to, the minerals industry.
    • be of good character with preference given to those displaying leadership potential.
    • intend to spend a significant part of their career in South Australia or be likely to provide a benefit to the State.
    • be able to demonstrate knowledge/understanding of ESG principles and the impacts of the resources sector – both positive and negative – on the environment and the host communities.

    Applications should be supported by an academic referee providing comments about the student’s achievements, character, and leadership potential.