To empower tomorrow’s skilled leaders of the renewable energy transition, Transgrid has awarded 21 scholarships to engineering students across New South Wales.
Now in its third year, the Transgrid Engineering Scholarship Fund is supporting 100 engineering students at Charles Sturt University with $20,000 towards the cost of their education.
The scholarship recipients are located across New South Wales including the Riverina, Central West, Mid North Coast, Central Tablelands and New England regions.
These students are from communities where critical energy infrastructure is being planned or built to enable the state’s renewable energy transition.
Transgrid Operations of Major Projects General Manager, Daniel Banovic, said the recipients of these scholarships have the opportunity to be at the forefront of New South Wales’ renewable energy transition and Transgrid is proud to support them to ease the financial burden and allow them to focus on their studies.
“We are committed to delivering the critical infrastructure required to enable the New South Wales and Federal governments’ renewable energy future and empowering young engineers from regional Australia will help deliver these projects and set them up for future careers in the industry,” he said.
“Transgrid is getting on with the job of delivering a 2500km energy superhighway including the nation-critical EnergyConnect, HumeLink and VNI West projects.
Mr Banovic said that these projects will require hundreds of skilled personnel and world-class engineers now and in the years to come.
“We are committed to investing in the energy workforce to address jobs and skills shortages in regional New South Wales,” he said.
“We’re delighted to support another 21 engineering students this year, bringing the total number of scholarships awarded to 58 so far under the $2 million program.
“I congratulate the very worthy recipients of this year’s scholarships and wish them all the best in their studies over the next four years.”
Charles Sturt University Manager of Development, Justin Williams, welcomed Transgrid’s ongoing commitment to supporting engineering students.
“These scholarships do more than just ease financial pressure – they send a clear message to students that industry leaders believe in their potential,” Mr Williams said.
“Thanks to Transgrid’s continued support, we’re helping to keep talented engineers in regional Australia, where their skills are needed most.
“This program is a remarkable example of what sustained industry partnership can achieve. In just three years, we have already seen lives changed, ambitions realised, and a growing pipeline of regional engineering talent.
“Transgrid’s commitment to supporting 100 new engineering students is more than a goal. It is a clear signal to young people in regional communities that their futures matter.”
Scholarship recipient and Griffith local Ross Aloniu said he’s studying engineering because he wants to be part of the change that makes this world a better place.
“I’ve always been passionate about helping others and finding practical solutions, and I believe engineering gives me the tools to turn my ideas into real and positive change,” he said.
“This scholarship means everything to me. It allowed me to be the first in my family to do what we thought was the impossible – going to university. You’ve given me the chance to chase my dream of being an engineer and provide solutions that make this world a better place.”
Phoebe Donnelly from Armidale is another successful recipient of Transgrid’s program, and she said that winning this scholarship positively supports both her studies and personal life, hopefully leading to academic benefits.
“It significantly eases the financial burden of living and studying full-time away from home,” she said.
“This scholarship will also provide personal benefits, as it alleviates stress over time and money therefore allowing me to fully engage, both academically and socially in university life, allowing lifelong skills and connections.”
