BHP, Curtin University partner to provide student scholarships in Western Australia

BHP and Curtin University have teamed up to help students across Western Australia with their tertiary education journeys.

The BHP- funded scholarships have been designed to give students from the company’s host communities in the Pilbara and Goldfields regions first preference when applying for the funding.

The scholarships will provide recipients with financial aid, mentorship, fourth year research project support and visits to mining operations. Fields of study include mining engineering and metallurgy, with dedicated opportunities available for women and Indigenous students interested in studying these fields.

“Scholarships are an important part of rewarding academic excellence, supporting research, and enabling students from all backgrounds to realize their potential,” BHP head of corporate affairs Western Australia, Meath Hammond, said in the statement.

“We are very pleased to be working with Curtin to make these scholarships available, particularly with the focus on the regional communities where we operate,” Hammond said.

Applications are open until August 11 and available here.