The DDA Labs Scholarship
Develop and support the next generation of data engineers and data scientists.
Scholarship overview
The DDA Labs Scholarship was created by our Founder, Jason Tan. Passionate about advanced analytics, Jason sees this as an opportunity to support the next generation of data specialists who are currently studying. The scholarship’s objective is to provide some financial support and expert mentoring to successful recipients who could go on to build a career in advanced analytics.
Who can apply?
All domestic and international students currently studying at an Australian university who want to become data scientists once they graduate and enter the workforce.
In addition, you must;
- Be 18 years or older.
- Be studying a course at a Bachelor’s level or higher (both undergraduate and postgraduate students may apply)
- Have completed at least one semester of full-time study (4 units)
- Have a study load of at least two units per semester
- Not have previously applied for the DDA Labs Scholarship
Scholarship value
The scholarship is valued at $10,000 and will be paid to the scholarship winner in two instalments, shortly after the census date for each semester. Proof of enrollment at the census date will be required. The recipient can use the scholarship award to help with their tuition fees, study materials, or living expenses.
The application process
At DDA Labs, we like to challenge conventional thinking. We pride ourselves on being able to think creatively in a dynamic and ever-changing data-driven world.
Your application should show us how you can think creatively by using data to solve a social issue of your choice. Select one of the Universal Sustainable Development Goals and consider how you would use data to achieve it.
While researching your chosen sustainable development goal is recommended, we are looking for something other than a literature review or summary of what currently exists. What we want to see is some blue-sky thinking to address the social issue by using your knowledge of advanced analytics in a new and interesting way. Finding the right balance between innovative, creative thinking and developing a realistic solution will be the key to success in your submission.
Word limit: 2,000 words (+/- 10%)
Presentation: Report structure
Selection process
Your written report will be reviewed by the team at DDA Labs. We will be interested to see your creativity, innovative thinking, and realistic approach, together with specific examples of how you will use analytics, data, and AI to solve your chosen social issue.
Please also include your most recent university transcript which details grades awarded for units completed.
Only online submissions by email will be accepted.
Relevant dates
Submissions to apply for the DDA Labs Scholarship will open on February 1st until 31st May each year.
The scholarship will be awarded on the 15th of June and the winner will be notified via phone and email.
