Published: 20 May 2026 246 views
Are you a student interested in a career in the Power industry? Want to be part of a global shift in the way we source and power the world? The API is here to support you in kickstarting your career with the Power UP Program.?
A paid placement
Interviewed and considered for at least one paid vacation placement in the power industry valued at $15,000+
$4,000 cash paid at $1,000 per year of study in a relevant degree. Up to $4k across your degree
Build your professional portfolio and connect with industry
Learn more about the power industry and connect nation-wide with your peers and professionals through the Power UP Inside Industry webinars
Industry conference opportunities
Opportunity to attend national industry conferences for free with travel and accommodation paid through the TJ Effeney Award
API credentialling
Receive Industry recognised credentialling to give your graduate application a boost
Create real change
Be an emerging leader in Australia’s clean energy future.
Every year, API looks for high quality electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, data science, and renewable energy related engineering students with an interest in power engineering.
The API offers a Scholarship (bursary) to students undertaking degree level studies in engineering relevant to the power industry at particular Australian universities as follows:
?You must be:
Studying at an Australian university
In:
1st year
2nd year
OR 3rd year of a 5-year degree
Eligible to work in Australia
Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026
For more information, kindly visit the API webpage.
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