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Co-op Program
Scholarships
       Create your career
Co-op Program Scholarships - Create your career - UNSW Co-op Program
Career Development Scholarships in Business, Engineering and Science

Co-op offers unique
experiences to learn & grow
                                          Leadership and professional                 Your Co-op scholar community peers
• Industry training                       development training through                support you through the challenges
• Leadership and                          challenging, practical and social           of study, work placements and into
                                          camps and interactive workshops.            graduate employment. Build an
  professional development                Enhance your skills in leadership,          international exchange into your
• Networking opportunities                teamwork and communication,                 degree and/or in your final year,
                                          develop your ability to transition          apply for one of the coveted Co-op
• Mentoring                               and operate effectively in                  Global Policy scholarships, expanding
• Financial support                       the workplace.                              your global network and perspective.
                                                                                      Give yourself and your career the
  ($19,600 p.a1 tax free                  Mentoring and support throughout
                                                                                      best start possible – apply today!
  for four2 years).                       the program. A large support network
                                          assists your transition to university       After gaining extensive work experience
                                          and enhances your academic and              via the program, Co-op scholars are
Co-op connects you with Sponsors in
                                          career pursuits. Co-op Alumni partners      highly sought-after by our sponsors
the Private and Public sector, some of
                                          help you make the most of your first        for graduate recruitment.
the world’s largest brands, technology
                                          industry placement.
giants, financial heavyweights, cutting
edge start-ups, sustainability leaders,   Career planning will help you identify      Find out more
and key government agencies.              your direction and the skills/attributes    For detailed program information,
                                          needed to reach your goals.                 availability, study outlines and
Up to 18 months of relevant industry
experience with multiple companies        Stacks of Co-op events help you create      sponsor lists visit coop.unsw.edu.au3.
during your degree – invaluable           professional and social networks, helping
insight into the real world of work       you make the most of university life, and
in your chosen profession.                essential for graduate recruitment and
                                          career development. Build and develop
                                          professional networks that can last your
                                          entire career.

                                                   Insights from A NEW Co-op scholar
                                                   “Coming from a rural comprehensive public school, being offered
                                                    a Co-op scholarship has reassured me that the hard work I demonstrated
                                                    throughout the year paid off, and that it doesn’t matter your circumstances,
                                                    if you work hard for what you want, your goals are achievable.”
                                                   Bronson Sutton (Accounting & Business Management)
                                                   Tumut High School

                                                   For more on the Co-op scholar experience go to
                                                   coop.unsw.edu.au/experience
Co-op Program Scholarships - Create your career - UNSW Co-op Program
Key dates for 2020
1 May               5 September         30 September       11 November

Applications        UNSW                Applications       Interview offer
open                Open Day            close              notification & video
                                                           snapshot invitation

17 November         24 November         25 November        8 December

Video Snapshot      Interview           Interviews         Conditional
submission due      Briefing Day                           Offers

The Co-op Program                                                                 Programs3
    wants to get to know you:                                                     Business
                                                                                  Accounting & Business Management
You can select up to three              Part 2 – Schools                          Actuarial Studies
programs that you have a                Assessment Page                           Business Information Systems
serious interest in studying.           You will nominate your Careers            Commerce Information Systems
                                        Adviser or Year Level Coordinator         Finance & Banking
Part 1 – Online                         to complete your Schools
                                        Assessment Page (SAP) within              Marketing
Application                             your online application. To give
Explain what it is that most            your teacher plenty of time,              Science
attracts you to the UNSW Co-op          nominate as soon as you register!         Advanced Mathematics
Program and the academic field(s)
                                        For all questions you should note         Data Science & Decisions
that you have chosen.
                                        and observe the character limits          Materials Science
We want to hear about your              indicated in the system. Responses        & Engineering
co- curricular activities (1) and the   that are longer than the stipulated
most important things you gained        limit will not be recorded.
or learned from these activities (2).                                             Engineering
                                        Register now to access the
                                                                                  Chemical Engineering
Tell us about your personal             online application and questions.
development (3) – What do you                                                     Chemical Products Engineering
regard as your key strengths and                                                  Civil & Environmental Engineering
                                        Video
real areas for improvement?                                                       Computer Science
                                        snapshot
Use a situation that highlights                                                   Electrical Engineering
your leadership and teamwork (4)        If you secure an interview for
                                                                                  Mechanical Engineering
then draw on your experiences           the Co-op Program you will be
                                        sent a link to complete a short           Mining Engineering
and talk about your decision
making or problem solving               video to introduce yourself and           Petroleum Engineering
(5). Describe a significant             tell us something interesting,            Photovoltaics &
achievement or project (6), that        unusual, unique or different              Renewable Energy
showcases your creativity/agility/      about you to expand on your
                                                                                  Software Engineering
originality. Tell us where you see      written application.
yourself after graduation (7) and       The invitation with your personal         1. M
                                                                                      ining scholars should refer to
why you should be selected as a                                                      the website for program specific
                                        Vieple log in will be sent on                information.
UNSW Co-op Program scholar (8).         11th November, and must be                2. S cholars in 5 year programs can
                                        submitted by 17th November.                   apply for a competitive Honours
                                        You must complete your video                  year scholarship.
                                        to be interviewed.                        3. Not all programs offered
                                                                                    every year. Interviews will
                                                                                    only be offered for a stream
Detailed program information, study schedules,                                      once sponsorship is confirmed.

sponsor lists and FAQs at coop.unsw.edu.au
Co-op Program Scholarships - Create your career - UNSW Co-op Program
Could you be
a 2021 Co-op
scholar?

Academic requirements               Double majors                          It’s not just about the
Given the impact of COVID-19        and dual degrees                       marks! Co-op scholars:
on HSC studies this year, we are    Many double majors are possible        • make a significant contribution
awaiting a final decision from      under the Co-op Program, however,        to school or community
NESA/UAC/UNSW on 2021 ATAR          if during your studies you wish to     • show initiative and leadership
entry requirements. However,        explore undertaking a dual degree,
to accept a Co-op scholarship                                              • communicate well
                                    you can discuss the possibility
in 2021, as a minimum, students     with the Co-op team. If you can        • enjoy working with other people
will need to gain entry into the    demonstrate strong academic            • want to be active within the
chosen degree program at            achievement, fulfil all Co-op            university and Co-op community
UNSW and no adjustment factors      Scholarship requirements and           • have a real and genuine
(except EAS) will be considered     gain sponsors’ approval, it may be       interest in a career in industry
for this requirement. If taking     possible to undertake a dual degree      or a government enterprise
a gap year, students need to        whilst keeping a Co-op Scholarship.      in their chosen program
reapply in 2021 and meet 2022       Please note that dual degrees with
entry requirements. Please check                                           • are ambitious and keen
                                    Law cannot be studied under the          to contribute
the Co-op website for updates       Co-op Program due to conflicts
coop.unsw.edu.au/apply              with the placement schedule.           • care about what is happening
                                                                             in the community, country and
UAC Codes                                                                    the world at large.
                                    Are there other
To accept a Co-op Scholarship       scholarships offered                   This program is for students who
you will need to ensure that you                                           thrive on challenges, appreciate the
gain entry into the corresponding
                                    at UNSW?
                                                                           opportunities presented to them,
single degree program (e.g. entry                                          make the most of every situation
                                    A range of UNSW scholarships
into the Bachelor of Actuarial                                             and commit to seeing things
                                    are available to students from
Studies (Co-op) is required for                                            through to the end.
                                     first year and right through their
an offer in the Co-op Actuarial
                                    university career. To identify         If this sounds like you, and you
Studies Program), check the
                                    scholarships relevant to you, go       are an Australian or New Zealand
website for UAC codes. You
                                    to scholarships.unsw.edu.au and        citizen, permanent resident,
will not be able to accept your
                                    use the search function to find a      or humanitarian visa holder we
scholarship through the flexible
                                    scholarship in your area of interest   strongly encourage you to apply.
first year engineering program
                                    or that matches your
or a combined degree program.
                                    circumstances.

The career development scholarship for high potential
undergraduate students.

Apply now at
coop.unsw.edu.au
                                                                                         CRICOS Provider Code 00098G
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