CQUniCares FIELD Engineers Scholarship (Donor-Funded)

Central Queensland University, Australia

Updated: 11 months ago
Deadline: 05 Jun 2023

CQUniCares FIELD Engineers Scholarship (Donor-Funded)

The CQUniCares FIELD Engineers Scholarship will provide recognition and assistance to a deserving undergraduate engineering student studying in the Gladstone, Mackay or Rockhampton regions.

Scholarship Value: Up to $10,000 + paid work experience

Length of Scholarship: 2 (Two) Years

Number Available: 1 (One)

Opening Date: 08 May 2022

Closing Date: 05 June 2023



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Study LevelUndergraduate
Year of StudyFuture; First year
CitizenshipAustralian Citizen; Permanent Resident; Permanent Humanitarian Visa; New Zealand Citizen
EthnicityAny
Study RegionGladstone; Mackay; Rockhampton
Study ModeAll modes
Study LoadAll loads
GenderAny

To be eligible to receive the CQUniCares FIELD Engineers Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be enrolled or intending to be enrolled at CQUniversity in Term 2, 2023;
  • Be female and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
  • Be a first, second or third-year student in 2023;
  • Be enrolled in one of the following courses:
    • Associate Degree of Engineering [CC02];
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [CC31];
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) [CC32];
    • Bachelor of Engineering Technology [CG21];
  • Be residing in or be relocating to either Mackay, Rockhampton or Gladstone from a regional or remote area for study. Applicants relocating from metropolitan areas are ineligible.
  • Be able to demonstrate low personal/ family income or be under financial pressure;
  • Be enrolled with a term study load of at least 12 credit points*;
  • Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, holder of a Humanitarian Visa or New Zealand Citizen with a permanent home address in Australia;
  • Be enrolled at Census Date in Term 2, 2023;
  • Not be receiving multiple CQUniversity Scholarships that exceed the annual value of $10,000.

*Payments may continue to be awarded on a pro rata basis to students completing less than 12 credit points in extenuating circumstances. This is at the discretion of both the Student Scholarships Team and the FIELD Engineers.



Applicants are required to:

  • provide a 500-word personal statement addressing the question:

    • How would the CQUniCares FIELD Engineers Scholarship assist with your studies?



    Expectations of Recipients

    FIELD Engineers offers this scholarship with the expectation that the recipient will complete work experience and potential employment opportunities with FIELD Engineers. Therefore, the recipient will not be eligible to be considered for additional donor-funded scholarships for the full duration of their scholarship.

    As a scholarship recipient, you will be asked to participate in a feedback survey. You may also be approached to assist with promoting CQUniversity’s Scholarship program by sharing your experiences as a recipient through testimonials, media or invitations to attend events such as Orientation or Open Days. If you do not wish to be publicly recognised or be involved in the above initiatives, please advise the Advancement and Alumni Relations Team via [email protected] immediately following acceptance.

    CQUniversity has a range of support services located on our website Student Support Services and Financial Preparedness .


    Ongoing Eligibility Requirements

    In addition to the eligibility criteria, the successful applicant must:

    • Maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 each term
    • Remain enrolled in the course as at Census Date each term with a minimum of 12 credit points or more.

    Please note that failure to meet the continuing eligibility criteria may result in the scholarship being cancelled.


    Additional Information

    Students may request a deferral of their scholarship in special circumstances. This request must be made through the Student Scholarships Team and should occur in conjunction with an official Leave of Absence request to the University. If approved, a scholarship may only be deferred for a maximum period of two terms (excludes Term 3). Continuing students must still maintain a minimum GPA of 4.0 in the term directly before taking a Leave of Absence.

    In special circumstances, a student may also make a request to transfer their scholarship to an alternative course of study. This request must be made through the Student Scholarships Team and is at the discretion of the Student Scholarships Team and FIELD Engineers.


    Sharing details with the Donor of your Scholarship

    As funds for your scholarship have been generously donated, CQUniversity is required to share your name, course/ study area and ongoing eligibility (including academic performance) with the donor of your scholarship. Donor will wish to celebrate their recipients, however if you do not wish CQUniversity to promote your name publicly, this can be arranged.


    Thanking your donor

    Many of our scholarships are made possible by generous donations from community partners who are committed to supporting CQUniversity students to reach their academic goals. Our donors are always keen to hear how their support is making a difference. You are strongly encouraged to submit a letter of thanks (Word/ PDF) to [email protected] to express your appreciation. To help you get started, we recommend providing a brief overview of who you are, what you are studying and your career aspirations, as well as some insight into how your scholarship will benefit you.


    Payment of Scholarship

    The successful applicant is required to enter their current financial institution details (banking details) into their MyCQU for payment to occur. This must be done prior to Term 2 Census Date to avoid delays.

    Payments are based on term study loads as follows:

    • Up to $1,250 /term for study load of 12 credit points
    • Up to  $2,500 /term for study load of 18 credit points or more

    Payment will be made to the successful applicant in Week 6 after final post Census Date eligibility checks each term.

    Payments will be credited electronically to the student’s nominated bank account.



    *Disclaimer - Students may be required to provide further documentation to support their application. This can include the following:

    • Documentation demonstrating low personal or family income/ financial need
    • Documentation demonstrating academic achievements or unofficial transcript
    • Documentation demonstrating community involvement, exemplary work or demonstration of leadership
    • Resume
    • Confirmation of Identity or 2 x Cultural References + a Statutory Declaration (if relevant to scholarship)

    Applicants will be assessed on the application and may be required to provide a written submission of no more than 500 words addressing the following:

    • Tell us about yourself:
      • Name/ course/ interests
      • You may wish to also share your current situation, challenges you have experienced or overcome, as well as any examples of success, leadership, community, or volunteering.
    • How will a scholarship help you to overcome financial barriers to success?
      • You may wish to further explain your current situation and how a scholarship will assist you in managing general living and study expenses.
    • What are your career goals and how will a scholarship assist you in achieving your educational objectives?

    You may wish to consider your aspirations following graduation, as well as your plans for giving back and supporting our regions.

    All requests for further information to support applications will be sent to the student email account. Failure to supply further information will deem the application incomplete and will not be considered.



    To apply for the CQUniCares FIELD Engineers Scholarship:

    Complete a Scholarship Online Application Form, ensuring all supporting documentation is completed and attached as outlined here

    • For Current students (applicants who have already have a Student ID number) apply through MyCQU . You will need to log in with your student details.
    • For Future students (applicants who have applied or are intending to apply to study at CQUniversity but not yet received or accepted an offer) apply now.

    A section panel, consisting of representatives from FIELD Engineers will be formed to determine the successful applicant. This may involve an interview (either face-to-face or via Zoom).

    Scholarships at CQUniversity are highly competitive. All applications are ranked based on how well applicants address the selection criteria, and in comparison, to other applicants.

    Being eligible or being a recipient in the past is no guarantee of having a successful application.

    A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant of sufficient merit.

    The Student Scholarships Team are unable to provide updates to students on the progress of their individual application until all assessments are completed.


    Students will be notified of the outcome of their application via their student email accounts only. Decisions are final.

    FIELD Engineers

    FIELD Engineers was established in 2005 in Mackay and now operates from 3 offices across Queensland: Mackay, Brisbane and now Gladstone. The business has grown to include consulting engineering and design services across the civil, mechanical and structural disciplines.

    Project engineering and management remain a foundation of the business, keeping us in-step with our clients and their challenges.


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