Challenger IT Scholarship
Value
$43,000 + 12 months work placement
Duration
1 year
Status
Closed
Opens
18/09/2023Closes
15/10/2023Quick Links
Overview
The Challenger IT Scholarship was created to increase and broaden the pool of technology talent and also to provide UTS students with real work experience as part of their university studies.
Challenger offers a unique and challenging work environment which revolves around the core attributes of Collaborate, Grow, Challenge and Achieve.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
- Currently enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice, or a combined Bachelor of Science in Information Technology course, or Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) course[1]; and
- Have achieved a Credit Average (WAM of 65+) in their current UTS course to date; and
- All candidates must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible; and
- All candidates must be available to attend an interview in person (either face-to-face or online)
[1] Recipients enrolled in either a combined Bachelor of Science in Information Technology course, or Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) course will be required to enrol in the Diploma in Information Technology Professional Practice as outlined in Conditions of Award Clause 8.2
Selection process
As demonstrated in the Scholarship application and interview;
- Motivation to pursue a career in technology in the financial services sector,
- Academic Merit (based on WAM in current course to date);
- Alignment of the values, goals and business principles of Challenger
Applications of shortlisted eligible candidates will be presented to the Sponsor. The Sponsor (or nominee) will chair an Interview Panel, conduct interviews, and make a recommendation to the Scholarship Selection Committee.
Need more information? Contact...
Faculty of Engineering and IT
Email: FEITScholarships@uts.edu.au
