CSIRO Data61 Undergraduate Research Scholarship UGCA1362
Key
Scholarship Details
Criteria
Stage
High school leavers, First year students
Opens
03/04/2017
Closing Date
04/04/2017
Value
$12,000
1 Scholarship(s) available
For up to 4 years
Residency
Aus Citizen/Aus Permanent Resident
Outline
The CSIRO Data61 Undergraduate Research Scholarships are for highly talented high school leavers wishing to pursue a career in research or R & D in Computer Science and Engineering.
2017 Offers
In 2017 the following scholarships are on available:
- 1 Offer x School of Computer Science & Engineering
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents; and
- Be a recent high school leavers enrolling in in one of the following undergraduate degree programs:
- A BE* or BSc in the School of Computer Science & Engineering.
*Applicants enrolling in the BE (Flexible First Year) are not eligible for consideration.
Summer Placements and Funding
Scholarship holders will be required to undertake three summer placements, two with research groups at the National ICT Australia (NICTA) and one with a research group within the University. At the end of Year 1 students will complete a 6 week placement, and then two 12 weeks placements at the end of Years 2 & 3.
Selection
Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:
- Academic merit including outstanding performance in Maths Extension 1 and/or 11 and/or Physics, or equivalent.
- Excellence in activities additional to the school curriculum that demonstrate creativity, innovation, technical ability, problem-solving skills, thought leadership, organisational skills, perseverance and attention to detail.
- Independence and self-motivation as a learner, as a thinker, and during the execution of activities, as demonstrated through high school curricular and/or extra-curricular activities.
- Excellent technical communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a research or R & D career, and clearly evident interest and aptitude for Computer Science studies.
Please click the following link for further information: CSIRO Data61 Undergraduate Research Scholarships
Interviews
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.