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Carl Nielsen Professional Development Scholarship

Value

$5,000

Duration

Paid over 1 year

Status

Open

Open.
Opens
15/03/2024
Closes
08/04/2024

Overview

The Carl Nielsen Industrial Product Professional Development Scholarship is offered by bequest in tribute to the impressive and significant legacy Carl Nielsen made to Australian design. Carl Nielsen was an influential figure in Australian industrial design when the industry was in its infancy. He established one of the country’s first independent industrial design consultancies and was an important figure in design education and the formation of the Design Institute of Australia.

Over many years, Carl Nielsen provided leadership and guidance to the Industrial Design profession and in particular staff at Nielsen Design and design students at the University of Technology. Nielsen was an associate professor of the industrial design program at the new UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building.

The award is offered in tribute to the impressive and significant legacy Carl made to Australian design and to encourage academic excellence in Product Design. The scholarship will provide financial support to a student who demonstrates a sophisticated and clear understanding of the International design and manufacturing sectors and the broader social, ecological and technological responsibilities of modern product design in connection to their personal career aspirations.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
  • Be enrolled in the C10304 Bachelor of Design in Product Design course or one of the following combined courses;
    • C10305 Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of International Studies;
    • C0323 Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation;
    • C10428 Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of Languages and Cultures;
    • C09145 Bachelor of Design in Product Design Bachelor of International Studies (Honours); and
  • Completed a minimum of 96 Credit Points at the point of applying; and
  • Achieve a minimum WAM of 75 or above; and
  • All candidates must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible
  • All candidates must be available to attend an interview (Face to Face or via Zoom).

Selection process

As demonstrated in the scholarship application and interview:

  • Outline a three (3) year career plan that addresses the following: 
    • Aspirations in terms of identifying international design and manufacturing organisations that the applicant would like to work with as a product designer.
    • Outline their design values and practice and how this aligns to the life and legacy of Carl Nielsen
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the broader social, ecological and technological responsibilities of modern product design in connection with their plan
    • A desire to pursue professional development opportunities in the International Product Design Sector
    • A specific interest and passion for industrial product design and manufacture as opposed to digital UX and service, systems, social design strategies.

How to apply

All applicants must submit the Carl Nielsen Professional Development Scholarship application form by 11:59pm Monday 08 April 2024.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Note: Shortlisted applicants will be requested to attend an interview and selection will be based on the selection criteria. Applicants who do not attend an interview will not be considered for the Scholarship.

Need more information? Contact...

Please direct all enquiries to:

UTS Scholarships
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au

Other information

Carl Nielsen was an influential figure in Australian industrial design when the industry was in its infancy. He established one of the country’s first independent industrial design consultancies and was an important figure in design education and the formation of the Design Institute of Australia.