Curtin University 2026 - Semester 1 - Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship

The Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support a student from one of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high schools enrolled at Curtin to study a course in the WA School of Mines (WASM). The Jones family (Don Jones Retravision) established the scholarship in memory of Michael who was killed in a mining accident at the Hunt decline in Kambalda.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 24, 2025
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCurtin University
• City to studyWestern Australia
• School to studyCurtin University
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of four years (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $12,000 paid as a cash stipend of $1,500 per semester. 

The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Requirements

• Domestic student (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen)
• ATAR of 70 or above
• Selected Curtin University as a preference through TISC or apply direct to Curtin by the scholarship's closing date to undertake an eligible degree in 2026
• Receive an eligible course offer and will enrol full-time (75 credits per study period) into the eligible course at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2026
• Attended a Kalgoorlie-Boulder local high school
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit Curtin University scholarship webpage.