East Gippsland Water Scholarships

  • Category Foundation
  • Location Berwick; Gippsland; Online
  • Annual value $5,000
  • Open date 05/01/2026
  • Close date 01/03/2026
  • Study sector Higher education
  • Study level Bachelor; Honours; Postgraduate
  • Student type Domestic
  • Student status Continuing
  • Additional eligibility criteria
    • Available to continuing students at the Gippsland or Berwick campuses, or online delivery, who are undertaking studies in the areas of STEM, or Business.
  • Scholarships available 2

How to apply

Applications open 5 January, 2026.

You can log in and view eligibility requirements and information on how to apply.

Once applications open, you can apply through the Scholarships and Grants portal.

About the East Gippsland Water Scholarships

East Gippsland Water provides water and sewerage services to some 35,000 people, across an area of 21,000 square kilometres - encompassing the communities of Lindenow through to Mallacoota, including Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Lakes Entrance. Their coverage also extends as far north as Omeo and Dinner Plain in the Victorian Alps.

They operate nine water supply systems, delivering the full range of water services including its collection, storage and supply. They also provide sewage collection and treatment services, recycled water for rural and beneficial community uses, and trade waste services to commercial customers.

Underpinning their commitment to the region’s economic development and its communities, they have around 100 full and part time staff spread across locations in the Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance areas, Omeo, Orbost and Mallacoota.

They also invest significant resources in staff training and development to enhance skills and promote personal advancement.

These scholarships are open to continuing students at the Gippsland or Berwick campuses, or online delivery, who are undertaking studies in the areas of STEM, or Business.

Two scholarships are available, valued at $5,000 each.