Epiroc Women in Mining Scholarship
Epiroc Women in Mining Scholarship
Open to women in their final year studying technology-centred studies, the Epiroc Women in Mining (EWIM) Scholarship helps scholars find their pathway within the mining industry, facilitate vital connections and advocates for women in STEM.
Epiroc has a tradition of innovation dating back to 1873 and has held a strong presence in Australia since 1950. With innovation at the forefront, Epiroc and AusIMM recognise the important shift towards increasing diversity in our industry and championing emerging mining professionals. From 7 August to 11 September 2023, we will be accepting applications for the EWIM Scholarship.
This year marks the 52nd scholarship from Epiroc.
Championing women in STEM
The 2024 Epiroc Women in Mining Scholarship recipient will receive:
- $2,000 bursary to support your studies.
- Opportunity to participate in a tour of an active mine site.
- Opportunity to participate in a tour of the Epiroc Perth workshop and facilities.
- Option of paid work experience with Epiroc in a real project or practical work setting
- Become the 2024 Women in Mining Ambassador, which includes attending:
- 2 VIP tickets to AusIMM’s International Women’s Day Launch Event in Perth October 2023
- 2 VIP tickets to AusIMM’s International Women’s Day Event in Perth, 8 March 2024 (Valued at $330)
- Exclusive invitation to attend New Professional Networking events in Perth throughout 2024
- Complimentary delegate registration to one AusIMM technical conference of choice in Perth during 2024 (Valued at $1,848)
Scholarship Resources
Why apply?
Scholarship guidelines
Applicants must AusIMM Student Members
Application template
2022 Recipient - Jacqueline Harding
Jacqueline studied at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and completed her final year in Masters of Professional Engineering, specialising in Mining. She completed her Bachelor of Science in 2021 majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Economics before switching to Mining after getting involved in the AusIMM UWA Student Chapter, where she was able to further her knowledge of the resources industry and how she could apply her technical and economics knowledge.
Jacqueline completed a vacation program with Rio Tinto in 2021/22, where she continued to work as an intern with Explosives and Dangerous Goods throughout the semester. She plans to complete a second summer onsite following her exams and work towards a Quarry Manager certificate shortly.
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Past recipients
- 2021: Lauren Harding, Bachelor of Science and Mechanical Engineering, University of Western Australia Read article >>
- 2020: Josephine Liantono, Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mining Engineering, University of Western Australia
- 2019: Marten Hunt, Bachelor or Mining Engineering, University of Wollongong
- 2018: Not awarded
- 2017: Emma Guerini, Bachelor of Mining Engineering and Geology, University of Western Australia
- 2016: Ashleigh Walsh, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) (Honours), University of Adelaide
- 2015: Rahel Abebe, Bachelor of Mining Engineering (Honours), Federation University – view paper.
- 2014: Russell Brooks, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining), University of Adelaide – view paper.
- 2013: Emma Beattie, Bachelor of Geology, James Cook University – view paper
- 2012: Christopher Brunero, Bachelor of Engineering (Mining and Environmental) (Honours) (Deans Scholar), University of Wollongong – view paper.
- 2011: Kathryn Serjeantson, Bachelor of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales – view paper.
- 2010: Nathan Campbell, Bachelor of Mining Engineering, Curtin University (WASM) – view paper.
- 2009: Michael Webb-Martin, Bachelor of Mining Engineering and Finance, Curtin University (WASM) – view paper.
- 2008: Kiri Bunker, Bachelor of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales – view paper.
- 2007: Megan Clasberg, Bachelor of Mining Engineering, University of New South Wales – view paper.
- 2006: Jack MacDiarmid, Bachelor of Mining Engineering, University of Queensland – view paper.