East Gippsland Water Scholarships
- Category
- Foundation
- Location
- Gippsland, Online, Berwick
- Value
- $5,000
- Open date
- 05/01/2026
- Close date
- 01/03/2026
- Study sector
- Higher education
- Study level
- Bachelor
- Student type
- Domestic
- Student status
- Continuing
- Scholarships available
- 2
About East Gippsland Water
East Gippsland Water provides water and sewerage services to some 35,000 people, across an area of 21,000 square kilometres - encompassing the communities of Lindenow through to Mallacoota, including Bairnsdale, Paynesville and Lakes Entrance. Their coverage also extends as far north as Omeo and Dinner Plain in the Victorian Alps. They operate nine water supply systems, delivering the full range of water services including its collection, storage and supply. They also provide sewage collection and treatment services, recycled water for rural and beneficial community uses, and trade waste services to commercial customers.
Underpinning their commitment to the region’s economic development and its communities, they have around 100 full and part time staff spread across locations in the Bairnsdale and Lakes Entrance areas, Omeo, Orbost and Mallacoota. They also invest significant resources in staff training and development to enhance skills and promote personal advancement.
The East Gippsland Water Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2022.