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International Riverfoundation supports scholarships that aim to create water leaders by supporting them to attend a world-class post-graduate program in Australia - International WaterCentre's Master of Integrated Water Management.

See below for information on current scholarships that are open for application.

How You Can Help

Due to the overwhelming demand for our scholarships, we are looking for financial assistance to fund new scholarships to the IWC Masters program.

The sponsorship of a scholarship is a great opportunity for an organisation or individual to demonstrate corporate social responsibility and support the education of a future water leader.

There are also great benefits to your organisation in terms of branding, profile and opportunity:

The opportunity to sponsor a water leader from a particular region in which you see opportunity for your organisation to expand or collaborate with.
The opportunity for the scholarship recipient to conduct a six month practical research project for your organisation as part of their final semester
The opportunity to create a long lasting relationship with a water leader in another country whereby you can draw upon in your future business dealings in their region.

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Ken Thiess Memorial Scholarship - International WaterCentre (IWC) Masters of Integrated Water Management

International Riverfoundation is proudly funding a scholarship in memory of Ken Thiess, a young man who died performing engineering duties on the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme.

The inaugural scholarship was awarded to Olita Ogonjo for his outstanding commitment and dedication in improving the waterways in his home country of Kenya.

Olita C. Ogonjo being recognised as the inaugural Ken Thiess Memorial Scholarship recipient.

L-R: Olita Ogonjo, Alec Peden, Mark Pascoe and Hon Rod Welford

"This course would make me a leader in water in Kenya. I would have the opportunity to investigate Kenya's water issues under the guidance of water experts." - Olita C. Ogonjo. Nairobi, Kenya

About the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management

The Master of Integrated Water Management is a practical, problem-based degree designed to equip future water leaders with the skills necessary to solve real world problems through integrated, whole-of-water cycle approaches.

The custom-designed program gives students the strategic, managerial and technical skills they need to advance their careers in the water sector.

The Master of Integrated Water Management has been specifically designed and is taught by staff from the four partner universities of the International WaterCentre - Griffith University, Monash University, The University of Queensland and The University of Western Australia. Significantly, Ken Thiess Memorial Scholarship holders will graduate with a co-badged qualification from four of Australia's leading universities.

Please visit www.watercentre.org for more information on the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management or any of their other qualifications.

About the Ken Thiess Memorial Scholarship

The scholarship will be available to one recipient a year for the next five years.

It provides a valuable opportunity for five, young emerging community leaders from around the globe to develop their integrated water management knowledge and skills so that they may make a real and positive difference to the way water is managed in their local communities and countries in which they live.

The scholarship includes tuition, student overseas health care, food, accommodation and miscellaneous expenses, as well as a return flight to their home country.

It allows the student to undertake the Master of Integrated Water Management over a twelve month period.

Selection Criteria

Recipients of the Ken Thiess Memorial Scholarship will:

Be recognised as, or have the potential to be, a leader in integrated water management in their country or region
Have practical experience in integrated water management, or a related field
Pass the University of Queensland's minimum English language requirements
Have a four-year degree (Honours or equivalent) in a related field of study from an internationally recognised institution
Be academically stable
Be willing to make relevant presentations around Australia on their work in integrated water and work as an IRF ambassador
Be involved in IRF twinning projects or the IRF network
Meet all Australian visa requirements
Come from a country that has a recognised need
Be of good character
Make satisfactory academic progress throughout the program