Scholarship Application

Western Australian Scholarships for 2027 are now open – Applications due 30 November 2026

IMPORTANT: This section outlines the application process for WA students only. Timor-Leste students, please navigate to the Timor-Leste SPE page for instructions on your application.

Entries will be judged, and winners will be announced in the first quarter of 2027. Awards will be presented in person at a SPE WA technical meeting or industry event in Perth at a suitable time for students and sponsors, following the announcement of the winners.  

Scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 cash award, together with an exclusive mentoring session with their sponsoring organisation. The mentoring session provides a valuable opportunity to connect directly with industry, gain insights from a senior member of the organisation, and seek advice on career pathways, professional development and future opportunities within the energy sector.

All WA scholarship applications are due by 30 November 2026.

Eligibility criteria for WA students

• Students must be an SPE member. SPE student membership is available here.
• Student membership fees for 2027 will be reimbursed; please contact students@spe-wa.org for more details or your SPE WA Student Chapter President.
• Students must live in WA and be enrolled in a WA university during 2027 in an undergraduate or postgraduate (Master or PHD) program that may lead to a career in the energy sector.
• Students who graduate before 1 November 2027 are not permitted to apply.

Please have the following attachments ready before you commence your online application:

• Cover letter
• Evidence of membership
• Most recent transcript
• A ONE-MINUTE video clip (MP4 format) of yourself addressing the question below

Preamble:

New technologies including artificial intelligence, automation, digital twins and advanced data analytics are transforming industries around the world. The oil and gas sector is increasingly using these tools to improve safety, efficiency and environmental performance. 

Question:

“What emerging technology will have the greatest impact on the oil and gas industry, and why?”  

HINTS: Please keep your introduction in the video very short, e.g. My name is x, studying Chemical engineering in year 2 at x. The judges will look for originality, creativity, clarity and professionalism in your one-minute video.

Terms and Conditions for WA students

• Students who previously received an SPE WA scholarship are ineligible to apply again.
• Scholarship awards will be based on several factors, mainly recorded video content.
• Entries will be judged by selected members of the SPE WA Board and/or external industry experts. The judges’ decision will be final.
• The top-scoring students will be paired up with a sponsor for their award.
• The information submitted in applications will be treated as confidential.
• Scholarship recipients agree to be featured in SPE WA marketing material.
• WA Students must be present in Perth to receive their award and have a local Australian bank account.
• By applying, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and certify that statements and information in the application are true and correct to the best of your knowledge.