Flinders University 2022 Playford Trust / WSP Engineering Scholarship

The Playford Trust, in partnership with WSP, offers a $7000 scholarship for a student in Honours or fourth year studying civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering. WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms, dedicated to local communities and propelled by international brainpower. They are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. They design lasting Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Resources (including Mining and Industry), Water, Power and Environmental solutions, as well as provide project delivery and strategic consulting services. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their engineering skills and enhance their industry participation through a work placement with WSP.  The work placement will provide invaluable project specific experience within one of our market led business groups (Transport, Property, Energy and Resources, Earth and Environment or Water). The services that WSP provides in each of these sectors comprises of a wide variety of specialisations including the mechanical, electrical, civil, structural engineering disciplines in addition to project management, sustainability, earth sciences. The work experience will be for up to a six-week flexible period and offers the opportunity for a potential ongoing paid internship and future employment. WSP provides a diverse and inclusive working environment and pro-actively supports and engages in sustainable design practices. They seek to sponsor a student with enthusiasm and drive to deliver outcomes that add value to their business and clients.