The Eleanor Dunn Scholarship in Engineering
Value
Maximum total value of $30,000 - $37,500
Duration
The maximum duration is five (5) years
Status
Closed
Opens
26/04/2024Closes
13/05/2024Quick Links
Overview
The Eleanor Dunn Scholarship in Engineering aims to support applicants who have the personal potential and commitment to study engineering and are from a financially disadvantaged background or experiencing other educational barriers.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, or the holder of an Australian Permanent Resident visa or Permanent Humanitarian visa; and
- Either a current or non-current school leaver.
- Commencing their first year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice course or a combined Engineering course; and
- Majoring or intending to major in either:
- Electrical Engineering; or
- Electronic Engineering; or
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering; or
- Mechanical Engineering; or
- Mechatronics Engineering; or
- Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering; or
- Software Engineering; or
- Data Engineering; and
- All candidates must apply using the UTS online Application form; and
- Must be available to attend an interview in person or online.
In addition, preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria:
- From a low socio economic background; and/or
- Have demonstrated financial disadvantage; and/or
- Experiencing educational barriers and/or personal hardship (including but not limited to carers, sole parents, refugees)
- If you intend to evidence the preferential criteria you should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for an Equity Scholarship or for the Educational Access Scheme.
Selection process
- Academic merit in the academic qualification used as basis of admission
- Motivation to succeed in their chosen Engineering course as demonstrated in the application and interview
- Demonstrated initiative in extra-curricular and non-academic activities as demonstrated in the application and interview
- Evidence of financial need and other equity circumstances as assessed by the UAC Equity Scholarship application
- Evidence of other educational barriers, as stated above
Need more information? Contact...
UTS Scholarships Office
Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au
UTS: Engineering and IT
Website: www.feit.uts.edu.au
Other information
Financial Assistance Service
The Financial Assistance Service can provide assistance with loans and grants, advice on Youth Allowance, tax returns and budgeting, advice for financial hardship and Free food bars.
If you are experiencing severe financial hardship, you can make an appointment to have your financial situation assessed by the Financial Assistance Service who can make a recommendation to the Scholarships Office in terms of your scholarship eligibility. To book an appointment with the Financial Services Team call +61 2 9514 1177 or email: financial.assistance@uts.edu.au. Appointments are offered from Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.30pm via telephone or Zoom.
Student Start-Up Loan
If you are in receipt of a Student Support payment you may also be eligible for Student Start-Up Loan through Centrelink. The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,094 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance. For more information visit – Student Start-Up Loan.
