BHP Billiton Masters Scholarship in the UWA Business School * [F23608]

Note: This scholarship is for a Master of Business Administration or master's degree by coursework only. It is not available for students undertaking a master's degree by research.

An asterisk (*) indicates that this scholarship is governed by conditions. This scholarship is governed by the General Conditions for Scholarships for Coursework Students except as set out in the conditions that follow.

The statutory entity, the Faculty of Business, is known as the UWA Business School.

BHP Billiton donates a sum of money annually to provide up to four scholarships each valued at $50,000 per annum to encourage students who have demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in economic, business or management issues relevant to the resources sector to undertake the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree course or other master's degree by coursework in the UWA Business School at The University of Western Australia (the University). The scholarship is awarded in accordance with the following conditions.

Title
1. The scholarship is called the BHP Billiton Masters Scholarship in the UWA Business School.

Purpose
2. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage students who demonstrate academic excellence to undertake the MBA course, or other master's degree by coursework in the UWA Business School.

Value
3. The value of the scholarship is $50,000 per annum for the duration of the course.

Note: Where the duration of the course is less than two years, the value of the scholarship in the second year is pro-rata according to the length of the course for which the scholarship is awarded.

Eligibility Requirements
4. (1) To be eligible for consideration for a scholarship an applicant must—

(a) have been accepted for enrolment in the MBA course, or other master’s by coursework; and

(b) pass the written scholarship eligibility test prescribed by the UWA Business School, at a grade of distinction or higher.

(2) To be eligible to take up the scholarship, the recipient must be enrolled in not less than four units per semester or trimester.

(3) (a) At least one scholarship each year is awarded to an eligible female applicant; and

(b) If, in any year, there is no eligible female applicant, all available scholarships may be awarded to male applicants.

Body Responsible for Selection
5. The selection committee for the scholarship comprises:

(a) the Dean of the UWA Business School, or nominee (as Chair); and

(b) the Deputy Dean (Operations) of the UWA Business School, or nominee; and

(c) a BHP Billiton representative.

Selection Criteria
6. The scholarship is awarded to the applicant who, in the opinion of the selection committee, best demonstrates—

(a) academic achievement; and

(b) an interest in economic, business or management issues relevant to the resources sector.

Selection Process
7. (1) Selection of the recipient is made by the selection committee having regard to the written applications and applicants’ test results as described in 4.(1)(b).

(2) The selection committee may interview short-listed applicants.

Awarding Body
8. The scholarship is awarded by the UWA Business School on the recommendation of the selection committee.

Method of Payment
9. The scholarship is paid in fortnightly instalments by the Scholarships Office.

Criteria for Continuation
10. Continuation of the scholarship is subject to the recipient remaining enrolled in the course for which the scholarship is awarded and maintaining an average grade of distinction or higher.

Duration of Award
11. The scholarship is tenable for the duration of the course for which the scholarship is awarded.

Concurrent Awards
12. (1) Normally the BHP Billiton Masters Scholarship in the UWA Business School may not be held concurrently with any other external or University award.

(2) In exceptional circumstances, the selection committee may determine, on the basis of a written application for consideration, that the scholarship may be held concurrently with another external or University award, provided the conditions of the other award so permit.

Application Procedure
13. (1) Written applications addressing the selection criteria must be accompanied by—

(a) a statement outlining the applicant's experience and/or interest in economic, business or management issues relevant to the resources sector.

Note: This can encompass, for example, research addressing the social, environmental and economic impact of mining and resources industries on the regional, national and international economies. It can explore both the direct operations of mining and resource management, and their indirect effects on the wider community.

(b) a curriculum vitae that includes at least the following information—

(i) academic achievements such as prizes and scholarships;

(ii) employment experience;

(iii) the names of two referees;

(iv) leadership positions held at university, in the community and in the workplace. 

(2) For applicants who have undertaken study at a tertiary institution other than the University, a copy of the applicant's academic record from that institution.

(3) Applicants must undertake the scholarship eligibility test prescribed for the purpose by the UWA Business School at a time and place to be advised by the UWA Business School.

(4) Applications must be submitted to the Faculty Administrative Officer of the UWA Business School by the advertised closing date.

Administering Body
14. The scholarship is administered by the UWA Business School with payments made through the Scholarships Office.

Publications
15. Any thesis, dissertation or other publication resulting from research undertaken by the recipient while in receipt of the BHP Billiton Masters Scholarship in the UWA Business School must acknowledge the support of the scholarship and carry the University by-line.

Intellectual Property
16. Intellectual property is governed by the University’s Intellectual Property policy available on the University’s web site at http://www.universitypolicies.uwa.edu.au/page/117132.