Scholarships
BAE Systems / C2C Scholarship Program
The BAE Systems / C2C scholarship program is available to C2C students enrolling in science, maths or technology courses which are relevant to the Defence Industry. Courses can be at university or TAFE, providing opportunities for professional, trade and technical pathways. To be eligible for consideration, applicants MUST live in the northern suburbs of Adelaide and have participated in the C2C program for a minimum of 10 weeks.
NB: Applications for the 2012 scholarships have now closed. Interviews and presentations to the selection panel will be held early February.
The successful applicants for 2011 were awarded with their scholarships at a presentation ceremony at BAE Systems on 11 February. Click to view articles from Salsibury Aware Winter 2011 Edition and Messenger Press
Steven Harris, Denni Mackril and Louise Thomas with Bernie Fitzsimons, General Manager of NAMIG and
Jim McDowell, Chief Executive of BAE Systems Australia.
Stephen Harris - The Heights School. Accepted to undertake a double degree in Mechatronic Engineering at The University of Adelaide.
Denni Mackrill - Valley View Secondary School. Accepted into a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Communications) at the University of South Australia.
Louise Thomas - Riverton & District High School. Accepted into Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Sports Engineering) at the University of Adelaide.
Tom Frankel and Craig Aistrope, third year Bachelor of Engineering students at The University of Adelaide, recipients of the inaugural BAE/C2C scholarship in 2009.
The following article on Craig's experiences since being awarded the BAE/C2C scholarship appeared in the July/August 2010 issue of SA Defence Business Why Mentors Matter
