Six Charles Sturt University (CSU) Bachelor of Computer Science students today, Tuesday 15 August received scholarships from the New South Wales Department of Lands (DOL) at a presentation in Bathurst. Associate Professor Sue Moffatt, Head of the School of Information Technology, says the students must do at least three subjects in spatial information, receive good grades and undertake one week’s work experience each year at the DOL. In return, the students receive $4 000 per semester for their three year course and a one year position at the Department upon the successful completion of their degree. Warrick Beacroft, Executive Manager DOL Bathurst, says the scholarships are a natural extension of a long relationship. ”When we first came to Bathurst we were the Central Mapping Authority and across the road was (the former) Mitchell College of Advanced Education. We have had a geographic and academic partnership for 30 years with many of our staff having obtained their qualifications from CSU.”