Newmont Leaders Scholarship
Monash Leaders Scholarship
The Newmont Leaders Scholarship as supported by Newmont Australia was introduced to provide students with financial support to enable them to access leadership and community engagement opportunities and to support the development of emerging engineering leaders to encourage these talented individuals to enter the mining industry upon completion of their studies.
Applications
Not awarded in 2025
Total scholarship value
Up to $50,000
Number offered
One per year
Richard Ricky MacDonald
Achieving Potential Support Scholarship
Moving interstate to study, the scholarship I received significantly reduced the financial stress I experienced in my first year and allowed me to focus on my studies. I've been able to have a better work-life balance and focus on my hobbies.
Am I eligible?
You must be one of the following:
- An Australian citizen
- A New Zealand citizen
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian humanitarian visa holder
You must meet the following criteria:
- Current student enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Engineering at a Monash campus in Australia.
- Demonstrating leadership through community and industry engagement.
Benefits
- $10,000 per annum (48 credit points of study) for the duration of your degree.
Number offered
- One scholarships available per year
Selection criteria
- Based on academic achievement.
- Preference will be given to a student undertaking the Mining Engineering specialisation.
To retain this scholarship:
- You must maintain full-time enrolment and a distinction average (WAM of 70 or above) each semester.
How to apply
- This scholarship cannot be deferred.
Every scholarship may have a different application process – or none at all. Read the application details carefully and submit your application by the deadline. For more details, visit our scholarships application page.
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