Transgrid scholarships support next generation of engineers to power energy transition

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 NSW 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 of buily to enable the state's renewable energy transition. 

Operations Manager of Major Projects General Manager, Daniel Banovic said, "The recipients of these scholarships have the opportunity to be at the forefront of NSW's renewable energy transition and we are 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 NSW and Commonwealth 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.

"Transgrid is getting on with the job of delivering a 2,500km energy superhighway including the nation-critical EnergyConnect, HumeLink and VNI West projects. 

"These projects will require hundreds of skilled personnel and world-class engineers now and in the years to come and we are committed to investing in the energy workforce to address jobs and skills shortages in regional NSW.

"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 Ross Aloniu from Griffith said: "I'm studying engineering because I want to be part of the change that makes this world a better place. 

"I've always been passionate about helping others finding practical solutions, and I believe engineering gives me the tools to turn my ideas into real and positive change.

"This scholarship means everything to me. It's allowed me to be the first in my family to do what we thought was 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 said: "Winning this scholarship positively supports both my studies and personal life, hopefully leading to academic benefits. It significantly eases the financial burden of living and studying full-time away from home. 

"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 lifeline skills and connections."

Transgrid Engineering Scholarship Fund 2025 recipients

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