Applications are open for the Perth Branch of the Society for Underwater Technology Scholarships, closing 12 August 2026.
The scholarships are open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from all manner of backgrounds that have a connection with offshore (or ocean) technology, ranging from underwater technology, marine and ocean science, underwater robotics, renewable energy, offshore and subsea infrastructure, metocean and more.
Applicants must be studying full time and either in the final two years of undergraduate studies or engaged in post-graduate study in Semester 1 of 2027 at a tertiary institution in Australia or New Zealand.
Postgraduate candidates should have a first degree in a relevant engineering or science subject, and have enrolled in a postgraduate course of study related to offshore engineering, marine science or underwater technology.
Scholarship holders will receive networking opportunities and attendance at a SUT short course.
SUT Branch Excellence Scholarship – $5,000 – awarded to an outstanding candidate in the fields of Subsea Engineering, Marine Science or Underwater Technology.
Marine Renewable Energy Scholarship – $,5,000 – awarded to the applicant with the most potential to make a significant contribution to the development of marine renewable energy through their studies, research or career ambitions.
Digital Automation in Engineering Scholarship – $5,000 – awarded to an applicant who has shown initiative during their studies, by applying programming skills to complement, automate and improve their subsea analysis and design work, and aspires to work in the subsea industry.
Chris Lawlor Scholarship – awarded to the most outstanding winner among all three scholarships.
