Featured byMacquarie University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
The scholarship offers $5,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Recognising excellence in Science, Information Technology and Engineering, the aim of this scholarship is to fund scholars based on excellence and equity, supporting students who have the potential to make a positive impact in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals.
Benefits
The award value is AUD $5,000.
Eligibility
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.
- 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.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
Not specified
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?