McMullen Nolan Group (MNG) Geospatial Science and Surveying Scholarship

This scholarship provides:

• $5,000 for one year
• an opportunity for casual employment (e.g., one day per week during semester) at MNG Survey
• an opportunity to participate in a mentoring program with a senior team member

Note: McMullen Nolan Group (MNG) Geospatial Science and Surveying Scholarship is regarded as taxable income under taxation legislation as there is an opportunity to undertake paid work with the donor. We recommend that you obtain taxation advice from an accountant or the Australian Tax Office regarding this scholarship.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident or a permanent humanitarian visa holder
• be enrolling full-time in one of the following programs at RMIT in semester 1 and 2 2025: 
  • Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) (BH116) 
  • Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours) (BH117)
  • Bachelor of Science (BP350), majoring in Geospatial Science
• be in your third or fourth year of study in 2025
• have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher at the end of semester 2 2024
• be passionate about your studies and a career in geospatial science or surveying
• be able to demonstrate exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• be willing to participate in a mentoring program and paid casual work at MNG Survey
• be available for an interview if shortlisted*. 

*RMIT has a great range of online career support resources available including a prepare for interviews section. Here you can upload your CV and practice mock interview questions. Visit RMIT’s online career support for how to prepare for interviews.

Complete the online application by the close date. Partial applications will not be assessed

Supporting documentation

Depending on your circumstances, you will need to provide different types of evidence and material to support your scholarship application. Applications without supporting documents will not be considered.

You will need:

• A curriculum vitae, no more than two pages in length. Visit RMIT’s Careers team online resources for building your own resume (CV).

Please visit Supporting Your Application for more information.

Application questions

It is expected that the online application will take approximately thirty minutes to complete. The main application questions are listed below to allow you time to prepare your answers in advance prior to starting the online application.

• Describe your two best academic achievements or learning experiences in your program thus far. 
• Describe your interpersonal and team-building skills, providing at least two examples from you study and/or work life. 
• What motivated you to choose your RMIT program? Include the steps you have taken to achieve your educational goals.
• What are your future plans and career aspirations? 
• Would you be willing to participate in paid work as part of your scholarship and if so, what would you like to achieve from this experience?

Find out more about applying for scholarships.

Applications are now open. 

Applications close on the 11:59PM, 28 February 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

View the Coursework Scholarships Office’s terms and conditions (PDF, 698KB).

Further information about MNG Survey.

The scholarships MNG provide to RMIT and other universities are a great experience for students to continue to implement their skills in the workforce, in addition to providing financial support for their studies. I appreciate the opportunity to be the recipient of the 2023 RMIT MNG Scholarship and the ability to undertake casual work with the GIS team in Melbourne. Thank you! - 2023 recipient

Find out how to contact the Coursework Scholarships Office.