QUT engineering student Jesicca Nizeti-Panebianco was recently awarded CS Energy’s first $5,000 Indigenous Scholarship.
The scholarship is a joint initiative between the Oodgeroo Unit, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and CS Energy and aims to support an Indigenous student enrolled in an Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Science, Engineering or Technology at QUT.
Jesicca is pictured above with other QUT scholarship recipients at the Oodgeroo Unit Scholarships Dinner.
CS Energy Indigenous Engagement Advisor Nev Hoehne was involved in selecting the successful recipient and said Jesicca was a worthy recipient.
“We assessed applications based on their career aspirations, drive and ability to overcome adversity,” Nev said.
“We also looked at their ability to demonstrate how significantly the scholarship would benefit their personal circumstances and evidence of their community involvement, volunteering activities, and passion for supporting Indigenous peoples and communities.
“Jess lives out of home, and finds ways to navigate paid work around her busy schedule by currently holding five casual positions.
“She prioritises her full-time study load with tutoring and being an Oodgeroo Unit Ambassador at QUT, organising and attending career expos, cultural events and school visits. Jess has a strong interest in the energy sector and is a worthy winner of CS Energy's Indigenous Scholarship.”
Nev was on hand to present Jess with her scholarship, and asked her what it meant to her. She said: “I feel as if this scholarship will assist in relieving pressure during these busy periods so that I can perform to the best of my ability in my studies.”
Image: Scholarship recipient Jesicca Nizeti-Panebianco and CS Energy Indigenous Engagement Advisor Neville Hoehne.
Nev said that CS Energy is offering this scholarship as part of our ongoing commitment to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
It is intended to assist the student to cover some of the costs associated with undertaking their study such as relocation costs, accommodation, purchase of study materials and other living expenses. It will be awarded annually.
Learn more about the CS Energy Indigenous Scholarship at www.qut.edu.au/study/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/cs-energy-indigenous-scholarship