Arthur Joseph Deakin Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship will open on 15 January 2026.

  
      Enrolment status
      
            Future UQ student,
                Current UQ student
      
      Student type
      
            Domestic
      
      Study level
      
            Undergraduate,
                Honours
      
      Study area
      
            Engineering
      
      Scholarship focus
      
            Financial hardship,
                Rural or remote
      
      Scholarship value
      
            Up to $30,000 
      
      Scholarship duration
      
            Duration of studies 
      
      Number awarded
      
            May vary
      
      Applications open
      
            15 January 2026
      
      Applications close
      
            1 March 2026

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

can demonstrate financial hardship (i.e., Centrelink statements, ATO notice, etc.)
are from a Regional, Rural or Remote area
are a domestic student
are a commencing student and are enrolled full-time in
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master of Engineering or
- dual engineering program
do not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar.

How to apply

Apply using the UQ application portal.

You'll need a:

cover letter
resume
a copy of your recent Year 12 report
demonstrated financial hardship (i.e. Centrelink statement, ATO notice, payslips, etc.)

Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

evidence of financial hardship
personal qualities including strength of interest in pursuing a career in engineering

What happens next

If you're shortlisted, we may contact you to arrange an interview. We will also email you the outcome of your application.

About this scholarship

Please note, this award is currently under review and will be available subject to approval of the scholarship rules.