Indigenous students are encouraged to explore the great opportunities presented by BMA scholarships.

CQUniversity and BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) are encouraging students interested in 'non-mining' disciplines to apply for the 2013 BMA Community and Indigenous Scholarship Program. 

The BMA scholarships are designed to alleviate skills shortages and build capacity in the communities throughout BMA's footprint. The program will provide five BMA Indigenous Scholarships annually for 4.5 years, for Indigenous students who are members of Traditional Owner groups and/or reside in, have links to, or can demonstrate a willingness to work in Moranbah, Dysart, Blackwater, Emerald/Capella, Sarina, Hay Point and Gladstone.

It will also provide 10 Community Scholarships annually for 4.5 years, for students who reside in or have links to the targeted communities.

"Eligible Indigenous students can apply for both types of scholarship available under the program," says CQUniversity's Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, who is Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and BMA Chair in Indigenous Engagement.

"BMA, through its partnership with CQUniversity, continues to demonstrate that it values education and is willing to provide scholarships that will assist students to complete their studies. For this, BMA should be congratulated," Professor Fredericks says.

These scholarships are open now and more details are available at www.cqu.edu.au/bma