Murdoch University Access Engineering Scholarship
The Murdoch University Access Engineering Scholarship seeks to widen participation and support students from underrepresented groups in a field of study that is becoming increasingly important and impactful for a sustainable future. This Scholarship will support students who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, students from regional and remote areas, females wanting to study STEM, students who are ‘first generation’ to attend university, students experiencing financial hardship, students who are LGBTQIA, and others who have experienced hardship.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship you must:
- be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen, Permanent Resident, or on a Humanitarian Visa
- be graduating from Year 12 in the year prior to commencing Bachelor Engineering Honours
- be from an underrepresented, equity, or marginalised group
- Meet entry requirements for the Bachelor Engineering Honours
- Have a supporting personal statement and a reference.
Successful candidates must study full-time internally at Murdoch University and be commencing their first year of tertiary study.
How to Apply
Please send all the required documentation to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au
Required Documents
This Scholarship requires you to provide the following documents:
Murdoch University Access Engineering Scholarship Application Form (Please download the form, complete and include in email to scholarships@murdoch.edu.au with additional documentation listed below)
Personal Statement (250-300 words).
Please address the following key areas in your personal statement:
- On what basis you are applying for the Scholarship, and any barriers you have overcome to complete your secondary schooling
- how receipt of this Scholarship will help you attain your study goals, and
- how you hope to use your Engineering degree in the future.
Reference from your School and / or community leader who can comment on your personal situation, eligibility for this scholarship, your good character, and your motivation to study and succeed in Engineering.
In the case of Financial Hardship, a statement / evidence of same.
Please save all files and name with your Surname, First Name Initial, and Date - Eg: ApplicationSmithJ25Aug23 StatementSmithJ25Aug23 ReferenceSmithJ25Aug23
Payment Method
Subject to your ongoing acceptance and compliance with the terms and conditions. Payment will be made in the following instalments:
$1,500 in week 7 or 8 of Semester 1 and 2, for up to eight semesters
These payments are subject to acceptance and ongoing compliance with the terms and conditions.