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L3 Harris Scholarship in Engineering

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
Scholarship value
$10,000
Scholarship duration
1 year
Number awarded
Up to 2
Applications open
January 2025
Applications close
March 2025

Eligibility

You're eligible if you:

  • are a domestic student
  • are enrolled full-time in any of the following programs:
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering 
    • dual engineering program
  • are enrolled in electrical engineering or mechatronic engineering specialisation
  • have completed the required number of units as specified in the tables below
  • don't hold a scholarship that the Associate Dean considers to be similar.
Study Year Eligibility – Units completed
Third Year Scholarship Completed at least 28 units but not more than 43 units towards an Approved Program in the Relevant Field
Fourth Year Scholarship Completed at least 44 units but not more than 52 units towards an Approved Program in the Relevant Field

How to apply

Apply using the online application portal.

You'll need to provide:

  • a cover letter
  • a resume
  • a copy of your recent studies report from mySI-net.

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

Selection criteria

We'll consider:

  • academic achievements
  • personal qualities, including leadership potential
  • strength of interest in completing at least one period of vacation employment at L3

Preference may be given to:

  • students who demonstrate an interest in undertaking studies in the fields of microwave or photonics engineering during the year of the award
  • previous recipients of the scholarship who are still enrolled in the same program.

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 2012 and is maintained by an annual gift from L3 Harris.

L3 Harris may also offer:

  • thesis mentoring
  • an ambassadorial role
  • vacation employment at any L3 Harris site while the recipient holds the Scholarship, in consultation with the recipient.

Rules

Contact

Scholarships and Grants Coordinator, EAIT Faculty