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Hansen Yuncken Scholarship for Women in Construction and Engineering

Value

$7,500 + Opportunity for a Paid Work Placement

Duration

One (1) year

Status

Open

Open.
Opens
01/02/2024
Closes
02/04/2024

Overview

To encourage and support female students to continue their higher education in the UTS Bachelor of Construction Project Management or a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a major in Civil or Civil and Environmental engineering.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Australian or New Zealand citizens, or the holder of an Australian permanent resident visa or permanent humanitarian visa; and
  • Be female-identifying; and 
  • Be commencing their first or second year and enrolled in one of the following degrees:
  • For continuing students - have achieved a minimum of a Pass Average (WAM 50 or above); and 
  • Bachelor of Construction Project Management (C10214); or
  • Bachelor of Construction Project Management, Bachelor of International Studies (C10215); or
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (C09066) majoring in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering; or
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies (C09123) majoring in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering; or
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09067) majoring in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering; or
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Professional Engineering Practice (C09124) majoring in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering; and
  • All candidates must apply using the UTS online Scholarships Application form to be eligible. 
  • All candidates must be available to attend an interview in person.

 

Note: Previous recipients of this Scholarship cannot re-apply.

Selection process

As demonstrated in the Scholarship application and interview:

  • Motivation to succeed in the chosen Construction or Engineering course and the construction industry; and
  • Initiative in personal and professional life; and
  • Academic merit in: 
    • For commencing students: the academic qualification used as basis of admission into the UTS undergraduate coursework degree; or
    • For continuing students: performance in the first year of an eligible UTS Engineering or Construction course (based on WAM); and
  • Relevant work experience demonstrated through statements/letters of employment submitted with the Scholarship application may be given preference.

How to apply

Applications are currently open. Applicants must submit the Hansen Yuncken Scholarship for Women in Construction and Engineering online application.

Applications close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday 2 April 2024. Scholarships will only be awarded to candidates who attend an interview. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Need more information? Contact...

UTS Scholarships 

Email: scholarships@uts.edu.au