Kelvin Trimper Scholarship 2025

The Kelvin Trimper Scholarship of up to $10,000 is offered once a year to support an individual or organisation to build their knowledge or to research innovative ideas and or initiatives that will improve outcomes for consumers in the Australian energy sector.  It has a focus on consumer advocacy and delivering better outcomes for customers.

Kelvin Trimper AM – was an urban development manager and leading South Australian horticulturist who, at his passing, was an important consumer advocate for SA Power Networks customers. Kelvin passed away on 7 January 2024. To honour his memory, SA Power Networks, in partnership with Energy Consumers Australia, has created a scholarship in his name.

The Kelvin Trimper scholar will work with industry and key customer advocates to identify opportunities to improve customer outcomes. 

The type of activities could include:

• Researching specific programs or initiatives that could improve customer outcomes.
• Delivering and evaluating the outcomes of a pilot program or initiative that will improve customer outcomes.
• Training to improve customer engagement and advocacy skills.
• Attending a relevant conference.
• Research project that will deliver customer benefits.
• Other innovative initiatives which build consumer capability and advocacy skills.

Following completion of the scholarship, the recipient will undertake: 

• A webinar to communicate the key learnings and insights gained.
• Meetings with consumer groups/energy companies/government officials to promote the learnings.
• Speaking engagements including a presentation to SA Power Networks customer group/leadership team. 

Applications are welcome from individuals or organisations that meet one of these criteria:

• An individual who is an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of at least 18 years of age; or
• A registered charity in Australia; or
• A not for profit organisation within Australia; or
• A registered "for purpose" organisation in Australia.
• Consumer and business advocacy groups (that meet the above organisation criteria).

Successful applicants should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the key issues in the Australian energy sector and an interest in driving positive consumer outcomes.