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R J ‘Gus’ Wiles Chemical Engineering Scholarship for Overseas Study

This scholarship will open on 11 January 2025.

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Enrolment status
Current UQ student
Student type
Domestic
Study level
Undergraduate, Honours
Study area
Engineering
Scholarship focus
Academic excellence, Experiences and employability, Financial hardship
Scholarship value
at least $5,000 but limited to annual income from the fund
Scholarship duration
1 semester
Number awarded
May vary
Applications open
11 January 2025
Applications close
9 March 2025

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

  • are a domestic student
  • have completed at least 16 units of an Approved Program 
  • have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 5.0 for courses undertaken
  • have approval from the University to undertake an overseas exchange semester of study
  • can demonstrate financial hardship.

Approved Program

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering
  • an engineering dual program

Relevant Field of Study

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Chemical and Materials Engineering
  • Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

How to apply

In the UQ application portal:

You will need to include the following:

  • cover letter
  • resume
  • copy of your acceptance letter from your Host Institution
  • copy of your approval letter from UQ for your approved exchange
  • copy of your most recent academic transcript from mySI-net
  • a copy of your study plan at the Host Institution 
  • a budget
  • details of your financial circumstances. 

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

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

  • academic achievement 
  • strength of the proposed overseas study program
  • personal qualities, including leadership potential
  • financial hardship
  • any other matter that the selection committee considers to be relevant to the applicant's future success in the chemical 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

This scholarship was established in 2011 and is maintained by the income from the Robert 'Gus' Wiles Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Rules

Contact

Scholarships and Grants Coordinator, EAIT Faculty