About the Power UP Program
For power-curious and power-passionate undergraduates
Power UP is for students studying a power related course; this includes engineering, mechatronics, data science and renewables. As a part of Power UP:
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You will receive invitations to join industry networking events.
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Entry to our annual Power UP Summit, where you and other students will work to solve real industry challenges.
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Become part of an industry talent pool and be notified of vacation placements and employment opportunities.
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You can apply to become one of our 100 scholarship recipients.
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Be invited to apply for funded tickets to industry conferences.
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Ability to compete in our annual Video Challenge with Cash Prizes. Check out last year's videos here.
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Access our exclusive library of industry relevant professional development modules and webinars.
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Receive API recognition and credentialling to give your Graduate application a boost with Industry recognised credentials.
"I am currently immersed in my Summer placement at TasNetworks, made possible by the API, within the Substations and Assets team. The experience has been enriching, and I thoroughly enjoy my time here this summer.
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I am updating my workbook with experiences and skills gained during the placement, along with capturing photos to share with the API community upon completion. I look forward to staying actively involved in the API community and contributing to the field of mechanical engineering. Thank you once again for this fantastic opportunity!"
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- Bodhi Ruffels, Scholarship Recipient
Power UP Scholarship
Take charge of your future - applications now open!
Every year, API looks for high quality electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, data science, and renewable energy related engineering students with an interest in power engineering. The API offers a Scholarship (bursary) to students undertaking degree level studies in engineering relevant to the power industry at particular Australian universities as follows:
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Available to current engineering students (the majority of Scholarships will be awarded to 1st year students with a proportion available to 2nd and 3rd year students)
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Studying electrical, mechanical/mechatronics, or power industry related degrees or studying a mix of science, technology, & engineering subjects relating to the power industry other subjects e.g., telecommunications / computing / IoT/ Data / Science, etc.
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The API is an equal opportunity organisation and supports 'Equal by 2030', we currently have 43% female recipients and continue to strive towards 50/50.​
Power UP Video Challenge
What is the Power UP Video Challenge?
The Power UP Video Challenge inspires our budding Power Professionals to explore their ability to share their Industry placement experience and develop their communication skills. By sharing these experiences and their new industry knowledge, we can bring together the learnings for professional and personal development in students working towards a career in power.
Webinars: Power UP Inside Industry
What is Power UP Inside Industry?
Power UP Inside Industry is a series of webinars hosted by the Australian Power Institute with speakers featuring your peers and industry professionals as they share their experiences working in the power sector and how they got there. Take a look Inside Industry with Power UP and get a taste of what working in the industry is like.
Power UP Summit
What is the Power UP Summit?
The Power UP Summit is an annual online event hosted by the Australian Power Institute to showcase the experiences of students who have recently completed a vacation placement within the power sector.
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By sharing these experiences and their new industry knowledge, we can bring together the learnings for professional and personal development in students working towards a career in power.
TJ Effeney Award
What is the TJ Effeney Award?
The TJ Effeney award brings together a national group of over 20 students from across Australia, to attend the national conferences - ENA and EECON, including an afternoon of activities with the API and its member organisations.
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Successful recipients of the award will receive flights, accommodation and registration, as well as a number of activities arranged by the API.
The TJ Effeney award is for students seeking a career path in power, it is an opportunity to grow their knowledge and expand their industry network.
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