2027 Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania (SMMO) scholarship applications are now open!
Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania (SMMO) and Northparkes Mines invite eligible students from the Central West to apply for the 2027 Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Scholarship.
Northparkes Operations recognise the importance of supporting students in the Central West, New South Wales (NSW) in order to give them the same opportunities for further education in comparison to their peers in metropolitan locations. Financial, geographical and other socio-economic barriers can impact student’s access and equity in relation to further educational opportunities and outcomes.
The three (3) Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $3,000.
Northparkes Operations recognise the importance of supporting students in the Central West, New South Wales (NSW) in order to give them the same opportunities for further education in comparison to their peers in metropolitan locations. Financial, geographical and other socio-economic barriers can impact student’s access and equity in relation to further educational opportunities and outcomes.
The three (3) Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Scholarship recipients will receive an award of $3,000.
To be eligible for the Sumitomo Scholarship you must:
- Reside within the Central West of New South Wales at the time of application;
- Be accepted into university or studying at university*;
- Be under the age of 30 at the time of application;
*If you have applied to university but have not received your acceptance you are still eligible to apply for the scholarship however proof of acceptance will need to be supplied before any scholarships are granted.
Applications close Monday 30 November 2026
PRIVACY STATEMENT: The collection of the applicant's personal information is necessary for the purpose of the Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Scholarship Program. Personal information will be used by Sumitomo and Northparkes Operations to assess eligibility, rank applications and to contact applicants. In the event that an applicant is successful in being awarded a Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania Scholarship, personal information (e.g. full name and school) may be used on the Northparkes Operations website, Facebook page and in other related material.