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Unlock your marine science passion with the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) Marine Science Scholarship.
High school students can now apply for a unique opportunity to pursue marine science studies at James Cook University (JCU) in 2024.
This scholarship opens doors to a career in marine science by building important links to future employers with mentoring opportunities.
NQBP will provide:
The NQBP Marine Science Scholarship is open for application to candidates who:
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ community, women, mature aged workers and people with different abilities.
For further information or to begin your application go to JCU's online application portal.
Applications close 31 January 2024.
Since 2021 NQBP and JCU have awarded five scholarships to university students undertaking a Bachelor of Marine Science.
The scholarship program is part of NQBP’s broader long-term partnership with JCU, where researchers monitor the local marine environment surrounding four ports Weipa, Mackay, Hay Point and Abbot Point.
Internship program
Two JCU students were recently provided an environment-focused internship to learn the ropes from our team based at NQBP’s Mackay office. We had a chat with intern Ella Smyth about her real-world experience.
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