Scholarships

LOGiT Scholarship

LOGiT
Indigenous Scholarship

Congratulations to Donna Dai, the recipient of the 2022 LOGiT-IPWEA Scholarship.


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Women in AM Scholarship

Rita Excell Women in Asset Management Scholarship

Congratulations to Maria Kougioumoutzakis, the recipient of the 2022 Rita Excell Women in Asset Management Scholarship.


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Supporting Asset Management in Aotearoa Scholarship

Congratulations to Marli Geldenhuys, the recipient of the 2023 Supporting Asset Management in Aotearoa Scholarship.


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Supporting Asset Management in Aotearoa Scholarship

IPWEA Australasia is committed to supporting New Zealand Asset Management professionals and is pleased to announce a new scholarship to support an outstanding AM professional to attend the 2023 IPWEA International Asset Management Congress. The scholarship will cover the cost of registration and travel to attend the Congress, which will take place on 14th and 15th June on the Gold Coast, Queensland.

Applications have closed.

Scholarship Inclusions

The scholarship recipient (1) will receive the following:

  • Registration to the IPWEA International Asset Management Congress
  • Reimbursement for flights up to the value of AUD $1,200
  • Three nights accommodation (terms apply)

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About the 2023 IPWEA International Asset Management Congress

The 2023 IPWEA International Asset Management Congress will showcase world-class and innovative Asset Management practices. This year’s Congress title is ‘Leading the Asset Management Journey – Achieving a Scalable and Consistent Approach to Infrastructure Asset Management’. This premier, international event provides the opportunity to meet and learn from global experts, sector leaders and to share experiences with peers. The Congress will generate important discussion and leadership outcomes for the future of infrastructure Asset management. A number of prominent New Zealand speakers will be attending and speaking at the event.

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Scholarship Application

The scholarship will be awarded based on merit and will be judged by a panel of IPWEA nominated representatives. Applicants must complete the following short-answer questions:

  • Please detail how attending the Congress will assist you in developing your career and network.
  • Please specify what other attendees could learn from you at the event? (This could be in conversation, involvement, in discussions, etc.)
  • Please describe how attending the Congress will assist in your professional development.
  • How will attending the Congress impact your organisation and the communities it serves?

Scholarship Application Process

Only applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and submit a complete application will be considered. Applicants must submit:

  • A curriculum vitae
  • A response to the Scholarship Criteria
  • Proof of IPWEA membership
  • A letter of support from your employer

Scholarship Selection Process

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by a Selection Panel comprising the IPWEA Asset Management Committee.

Eligibility

To qualify for the APWA IPWEA Asset Management Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be over the age of 18 years;
  • Be currently working in an asset management role (or related role);
  • Be a citizen or resident of New Zealand;
  • Currently residing in New Zealand;
  • Be willing to sign a scholarship agreement, outlining the terms and conditions of the scholarship.

Marli Geldenhuys
recipient for the 2023 scholarship

The 2023 IPWEA International Asset Management Congress provides a wide range of speakers from many different regions, covering a variety of topics with good representation from local government. It provides a fantastic opportunity for me to learn from experts in the field of asset management to ensure that we apply a state-of-the-art system at Auckland Council.

Congratulations to LOGiT Indigenous Recipient 2022

The scholarship aims to:

  • support an Indigenous professional to build capability and credentials in asset management,
  • grow Indigenous representation in the asset management profession, and
  • contribute to the strength of asset management practice in Australia.

The 2022 scholarship created a great impact and we want to ensure this is continued.

Indigenous Scholarship

Donna Dai
recipient for the 2022 scholarship

Asset Management is such a diverse and inclusive environment that has sparked a passion to better serve my community in a business sense. Being accepted for this LOGiT IPWEA scholarship on top of that is just amazing. Thank you for the opportunity and recognition for what I have achieved thus far. I look forward to commencing my course and learning more about my role and how this course will help me gain a greater understanding of my role as an Asset Officer in local government and contribute to the team. I hope that I can be a role model for other Indigenous and Torres Strait islanders who are looking to get into the industry.

Women in AM Scholarship

Rita Excell Women in Asset Management Scholarship

According to Rita Excell. "This scholarship is aimed at ensuring women are encouraged to nominate for professional development in the field of infrastructure asset management. I see this scholarship as the catalyst to encourage women to consider a career in asset management and removing the financial barrier to accessing this."

With the number of women working across STEM based professions increasing in recent years (from 24% in 2016 to 28% in 2020) IPWEA, as a peak professional association representing the broad field of infrastructure and public works professionals, is in a prime position to support this continued rise in female participation.

The IPWEA Rita Excell Women in Asset Management scholarship aims to:

  • Support women building a career in STEM fields with a focus on infrastructure asset management;
  • Enable IPWEA to support and encourage increased numbers of women participating in the field of infrastructure asset management;
  • Enable IPWEA to communicate the value of infrastructure asset management to the broader community; and
  • Contribute to building the strength of infrastructure asset management practice.

Maria Kougioumoutzakis
recipient for the 2022 scholarship

I am absolutely thrilled to have been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Rita Excell Women in Asset Management Scholarship. 6 months ago, I was given a wonderful opportunity to expand my career into the world of Facility and Asset Management. I look forward to the challenges and growth that this Scholarship presents and the opportunities to network with professionals across the field.

Inclusions for both LOGiT and Rita Excell scholarships


Scholarship recipients will receive access to IPWEA’s internationally recognised Asset Management Foundations and Professional Certificate in Asset Management Planning courses.

To consolidate learning and to support professional practice the recipient will also receive access to the International Infrastructure Management Manual (IIMM) and the International Infrastructure Financial Management Manuals (IIFMM).

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