SCHOLARSHIPS

At Stanwell, we’re proud to nurture the next generation of talent by supporting students as they pursue careers in the energy industry.

Through our Stanwell-funded scholarships, we offer financial assistance, industry experience, and pathways into engineering, health and safety, and technical professions.

SAMCo also offers two scholarships for eligible applicants, further expanding opportunities for people to build a bright future in energy.

Together, these scholarships honour our shared legacy while empowering students to shape Queensland’s energy future.

Russell Vorpagel Engineering Scholarship

The Russell Vorpagel Engineering Scholarship supports current and aspiring engineering students by combining financial assistance with hands-on industry experience. Scholarship recipients gain valuable exposure at Tarong Power Station and a clear pathway into the power industry, from study through to graduate and plant engineering roles. This initiative reflects Stanwell’s commitment to developing and retaining technical expertise in the South Burnett region

Named in honour of Russell Vorpagel, who dedicated 43 years to Queensland’s energy industry, the scholarship celebrates his legacy of technical excellence, integrity, and mentorship. Russell’s leadership and commitment to developing others left a lasting mark on colleagues and future engineers, making this scholarship a fitting tribute to his remarkable career.

First Nations Scholarship

The scholarship is open to First Nations people who reside in the South Burnett and are studying (or planning to study) full time, are a recent school-leaver, can demonstrate service to community, and have started university studies or are due to start studies this year.

The support is to assist while living and studying away from the region, and the study should relate to the energy sector in some way.

The potential fields of study could include Engineering, Health and Safety, Environment, Human Resources, Finance, Science, Business, Procurement, Communication and Marketing, Legal Studies etc.

Applications are now open

Cid Burke Workplace Health & Safety Scholarship

The Cid Burke Scholarship awards $10,000 to support students from Queensland’s South Burnett region who are pursuing a career in workplace or occupational health and safety.

Named in honour of a long-serving Tarong Power Station employee, the scholarship helps students cover course and living costs, and includes mentorship and vacation employment opportunities.

SAMCo 

A new generation in renewable operations and maintenance services, Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo) was established in 2023. This wholly owned subsidiary of Stanwell, Queensland’s largest energy asset owner and generator, builds on decades of operational excellence in running complex generation assets – expertise now being applied to renewable energy solutions.

QUT Women in Renewable Energy Scholarship

SAMCo’s Women in Renewable Energy Scholarship  was launched in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in February 2025. It is designed to support women facing financial or systemic barriers to pursue careers in sustainable energy. The scholarship provides:

  • Financial support for the duration of an undergraduate course at QUT ($10,000 per year).
  • Paid work experience during summer breaks at SAMCo, allowing recipients to apply their learning in real-world settings. 

The 2025 recipient is Florence Irancamfise, a QUT accounting student and mother of four. Florence is passionate about using her skills to help businesses make smarter, more sustainable decisions.

Learn more about Florence's story

CQU First Nations STEM Scholarship

This SAMCo scholarship was established with Central Queensland University (CQU) to support a First Nations student pursuing studies in a STEM field to encourage interest in working in the energy sector. This scholarship provides

  • Financial support for the duration of an undergraduate course at QUT ($10,000 per year).
  • Paid work experience during summer breaks at SAMCo, allowing recipients to apply their learning in real-world settings. 

The 2025 recipient confirmed as Psychology student Kalyna Markwell, who is passionate about supporting her community.

Both scholarships were introduced as part of SAMCo’s mission to build a diverse talent pipeline and reflect the organisation’s commitment to cultural alignment and community uplift.

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