Scholarships

Key details

About the scholarship

The scholarships will be targeted at students studying Science, Engineering and IT degrees. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate that they have experienced hardship or disadvantage, including (but not limited to) financial disadvantage, non-English speaking background, geographic disadvantage, and disability.

Duration

This scholarship is awarded for up to 4 years for Undergraduate or up to 2 years for Postgraduate students, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility critera.

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be commencing or is currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering in Session 1 2024.
• Intend to study Full-Time and internally (i.e. on campus).
• Demonstrated record of high academic achievement.
• Can demonstrate the potential to make a positive impact in support of the United Nations Sustainable Develop goals.
• Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial hardship or disadvantage.

How to apply

Applications available via Macquarie University Scholarship Application. Applicants will need to provide two references, one from an academic source (e.g. school principal, undergraduate lecturer) and one from another person who can comment on their suitability for this scholarship. Short-listed applicants may be contacted to attend an informal interview with representatives of Macquarie University. The application will include a personal statement that should discuss the following four questions:

• Why have you chosen the degree that you have?
• What do you hope to achieve once you complete this degree?
• How have you supported the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through campaign, advocacy etc to date?
• How will your studies facilitate your future impact in relation to the UN SDGs?