All 2nd Year Engineering and Geology students are encouraged to apply

$8,000 p.a , for1 year

Updated: 23 March 2007

Applications close 30th March 2007

Xstrata is a global diversified mining group, listed on the London and Swiss stock exchanges and based in Switzerland. Xstrata maintains a competitive position in six major international commodity markets: copper, coking coal, thermal coal, ferrochrome, vanadium and zinc.
“Our goals are to grow and manage a diversified portfolio of metals and mining business with the single aim of delivering industry-leading returns for our shareholders.
We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining a strong professional skills base. In this context the continuous flow of new talent into our operations is a strategic commitment to our future, and to yours.”

Scholarships are open to students undertaking the Bachelor Degree in the following disciplines, to support study in the second, third and fourth years of the program:

-	Mining Engineering
-	Metallurgy/Mineral Processing
-	Mechanical Engineering
-	Electrical Engineering
-	Geology

Selection is based on an interview with Xstrata North Queensland.

The value of the scholarship is $8,000 per annum per year, with $4,000 being paid directly to the recipient by Xstrata North Queensland at the beginning of each semester in the second, third and fourth years.

This industry scholarship may not be held at the same time as any other significant industry scholarship.

Xstrata North Queensland will offer the recipient paid industry vacation employment for three months during the second and third year from December to February.

Applications forms are available from your Careers Service Team.

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