Saudi Aramco Excellence Scholarship in Engineering, Science and Maths
Liveris Academy Merit Scholarship Scheme
- Enrolment status
- Future UQ student, Current UQ student
- Student type
- International
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Study area
- Engineering, Science and mathematics
- Scholarship focus
- Academic excellence
- Scholarship value
- $10,000 per year. You may also receive up to $10,000 for travel support for approved opportunities.
- Scholarship duration
- Minimum completion time
- Number awarded
- May vary
- Applications open
- 23 July 2025
- Applications close
- 25 August 2025
This scholarship is part of the Liveris Academy Merit Scholarship Scheme.
Eligibility
You're eligible if you:
- are an international student from one of these countries:
- China
- India
- Japan
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Singapore
- achieved a minimum 99.00 ATAR (or equivalent) for your Year 12 studies
- completed Year 12 (or overseas equivalent) in the two year period prior to the year of award; and
- have completed no more than 1 semester towards the approved program in the year of the award (see approved programs below); and/or
- have not undertaken any tertiary studies at Bachelor level prior to enrolling in the approved program (special studies not included)
- are enrolled full-time in:
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering
- an engineering dual
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
How to apply
Apply using the online application form.
You'll need to prepare:
- a cover letter
- your resume
- responses to 2 provided questions
- a copy of your reports from Year 11, Semester 2 and Year 12, Semester 1 or, if you are a current student, your most recent studies report, and
- a 1-minute video in response to a provided question.
Details of these requirements can be seen by clicking the Apply Now button - you will need to prepare all supporting documentation before you start your application.
Use our tips for putting together a great application to help you through this process.
Selection criteria
We'll consider:
- evidence of academic and leadership achievement
- evidence of personal qualities including:
- leadership potential, community service and/or engagement
- alignment with the graduate attributes of the Liveris Academy
- demonstrated commitment to academic excellence
- demonstrated capacity and willingness to actively participate in, and positively contribute to, co-curricular activities at UQ
- demonstrated strength of interest in undertaking co-curricular developmental activities through the Liveris Academy
- any other matter that the selection committee considers to your future success at UQ and in your subsequent career.
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 2021 and is maintained by an endowed gift from Saudi Aramco.