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AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarship

Scholarship
Australian Indigenous Education Foundation — AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarship
Amount
Not specified
Closes
Not specified
Status
open
Type
open opportunity
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Description

The AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarship is awarded to outstanding Indigenous students undertaking engineering, science, and other approved degrees, who aspire to work with BHP and become leaders in the business.

Requirements Summary

AIEF-BHP Tertiary Scholarships are available to outstanding Indigenous Australian students pursuing engineering, science, or other approved tertiary degrees who aspire to work with BHP and develop leadership capabilities. The scholarship provides access to expert mentorship, global networking, world-class training, and skill development opportunities. Applications are currently closed; prospective applicants should check the FAQ for eligibility criteria and future availability. Contact Zak Wild (Scholarships Manager) at applications@aief.com.au or (02) 8373 8000 for more information.

Eligibility Criteria

Indigenous status

Applicants must be Indigenous Australians

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Field of study

Undertaking engineering, science, or other approved degrees

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Academic merit

Outstanding students with aspiration to work with BHP and become business leaders

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Assessment Criteria

Academic excellence40%

Outstanding academic performance

Leadership potential35%

Aspiration to become leaders in business

BHP alignment25%

Interest and fit with BHP organizational values and career pathway

Timeline

Application period

Applications for the scholarship are now closed

Priority Cohorts

Indigenous Australian students
Engineering students
Science students
Categories
educationindigenousyouthenterprisetechnology
Funder
AIEF (Australian Indigenous Education Foundation) and BHP

Partnership scholarship program supporting Indigenous students in tertiary engineering and science education with mentorship and development opportunities

applications@aief.com.au

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Last verified: Thursday 23 April 2026
Added: Tuesday 21 April 2026