Scholarship Application – Timor Leste

TIMOR-LESTE SCHOLARSHIPS 2027 – Applications due 30 November 2026

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

Entries will be judged, and winners will be announced in the first quarter of 2027. Awards will be presented in person at an SPE WA technical meeting or industry event in 2027.

All Timor-Leste scholarship applications are due by 7 November 2026.

Eligibility criteria for Timor-Leste students

• Students must be an SPE member. Free SPE student membership is available here.
• Students must live in Timor-Leste and be enrolled in a Timor-Leste University during 2026 in an undergraduate program in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Management or Geology / Geological Sciences.
• Students who graduate before 1 May 2027 cannot apply.
• Students who have won a previous SPE WA Timor-Leste scholarship cannot 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

Question

Introduction: Timor-Leste’s oil and gas industry has played an important role in supporting the nation’s development and remains a key part of its economic future. As the country works to strengthen its energy sector, there are opportunities to build local capability, attract investment, develop infrastructure and create long-term benefits for future generations. With a general election expected in 2028, the coming years will be important in shaping the direction of the sector.

Question for the one-minute video clip:

“What should be the top priorities for Timor-Leste’s oil and gas and energy sector to achieve before 2028, and why?”

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

Terms and Conditions

• Scholarship awards will be based on several factors, mainly recorded video content.
• Entries will be judged by selected members of the SPE WA Board as well as 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 marketing material.
• Scholarship recipients are expected to uphold the SPE values at all times. Failure to demonstrate these values may result in a review of the scholarship, which could lead to its withdrawal if standards of conduct are not maintained.
• 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.
• Scholarship recipients will be required to sign mandatory Terms and Conditions confirming their agreement to the scholarship requirements, including any travel arrangements.