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Sir James Foots Engineering Scholarship

This scholarship will open in January 2025.

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Enrolment status
Current UQ student
Student type
Domestic
Study level
Undergraduate
Study area
Engineering
Scholarship focus
Academic excellence, Financial hardship
Scholarship value
Equal to the annual income from the fund
Scholarship duration
up to 3 years
Number awarded
1
Applications open
January 2025
Applications close
March 2025

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

  • are a domestic student
  • are enrolled full-time in the 
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master of Engineering or
    • dual engineering program
  • are studying 
    • mining engineering or
    • metallurgical engineering
  • have completed between 12 - 27 units toward the approved program
  • have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 4 each semester
  • can demonstrate financial hardship
  • do not hold another scholarship that the Associate Dean deems similar.

How to apply

Apply using the online application form.

You'll need:

  • a cover letter
  • a resume
  • a copy of your recent studies 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 (Centrelink statement, ATO notice, etc.)
  • academic achievements
  • personal qualities including leadership potential, community service or engagement
  • any other matter that the selection committee considers relevant to your future success in the engineering profession. 

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

The scholarship was established in 2011 and maintained by the annual income from a bequest from the Estate of Sir James Foots AO, a former Chancellor of the University. Sir James Foots and his family previously supported the Sir James Foots Undergraduate Scholarships from 1999-2010.

Rules

Contact

Scholarships and Grants Coordinator, EAIT Faculty