Chris Bailey from Dubbo
A former student of Dubbo Christian School
Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarship
(Computer Engineering)

Chris imagines himself designing hardware to make working methods easier. “I particularly want to work on computer hardware solutions for current problems.”

Jarryd Beck from Lawson
A former student of Wycliffe Christian School
Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarship
(Software Engineering / Science)

“I imagine myself working in a software company as a software engineer – doing something that involves physics like modelling a physical system on a computer.”

Daniel Fettell from Condobolin
A former student of Condobolin High
The Leighton Holdings Limited Rural Scholarship
(Civil Engineering)

“After university, I see myself joining an engineering firm and eventually achieving a management position. I have considered returning to work in my local community but would like to spend some time overseas, particularly in the UK.”

Patrick Johnstone from Armidale
A former student of O’Connor Catholic College
Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarship
(Electrical Engineering)

“I hope to be part of the leading band of engineers working on photovoltaic forms of electrical supply. Or I may simply work as an electrical engineer applying scientific and mathematical principles in engineering situations.”

Jason Prince from Macksville
A former student of John Paul College
The BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Rural Scholarship in Mining Engineering
(Mining Engineering)

“I am very committed to engineering, in particular mechanical and aerospace engineering. I imagine myself being involved in the design stages of new things like car parts or planes or other vehicle designs.”

Jamie Ruprecht from Taree
A former student of Taree High School
The Stan Hall Rural Scholarship
(Civil Engineering)

"I place no limit on the opportunities that can be provided to me following graduation at UNSW. I am motivated to work in a broad range of engineering tasks and disciplines.”

“I hope to find work somewhere in Australia in a position which deals with either the Australian or American space program. I would relish the chance to work on designing and constructing space shuttles to take people to Mars or an unmanned mission to discover more about things outside our solar system.”

Edward Bird from Tamworth
A former student of Tamworth High School
The Jack Beale Scholarship
(Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering)

Edward imagines working as a mechanical engineer upon graduation, in a position where he is able to improve on existing technologies and products. “I would be content anywhere I could keep on learning.”

Leonard Rowe from Parkes
A former student of Parkes High
The Roads and Traffic Authority, (NSW) (RTA) Scholarship in Civil Engineering
(Civil Engineering)

Leonard’s dream is to be involved in the management and production of precious metals for Australian industry. The former Parkes High student sees himself working as an assistant engineer in an Australian or overseas mine upon graduation. “I will hopefully use this experience as a stepping stone to management.”

Amy Stepniewski from Penrith
A former student of Penrith Anglican College
The EnergyAustralia Electrical Engineering Scholarship
(Electrical Engineering)

“Having a scholarship means I can gain so much more from University. Doing work experience with EnergyAustralia, I get the opportunity to learn skills in a practical and fun way, getting heaps of experience.”

Related Information

The Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarships
A number of scholarships have been established to encourage and assist students from rural and isolated areas to undertake full-time study in an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Engineering at UNSW.

UNSW Rural Students Website
Information about study options, support services, scholarships, rural mentoring programs and accommodation.
http://www.ruralstudents.unsw.edu.au/

2006 Faculty of Engineering Scholarships Presentation
The 2006 Faculty of Engineering Scholarships Presentation was held on Monday 10 April at the Squarehouse (Kensington Room).