A week-long residential engineering experience for First Nations students, established and funded by Engineering Aid Australia. Explore engineering pathways through hands-on activities, industry connections and cultural engagement while staying at Curtin University. Students join a national IAES community and qualify for ongoing education scholarships.
What to expect
- Site visits to major engineering projects
- Industry networking and career sessions
- Hands-on engineering workshops
- Cultural activities and connections
- Mentoring from Indigenous university students
- Potential scholarships for high school and university.
Program details
- Dates: July 2027
- Who: Indigenous students in years 9 to 12 interested in STEM
- Location: Perth
- Cost: free (all travel, meals, and accommodation provided)
- Scholarship eligibility: eligible for Engineers Aid Australia Continuing School scholarship (supporting educational expenses in years 10 to 12) and future tertiary scholarships
Applications
Contact: IndigenousSTEMOutreach@curtin.edu.au to be informed when applications open for the 2027 program.