Ken Eltham Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by Mr Kenneth Eltham and reflects the Eltham family's strong commitment to education opportunity - especially in engineering. Kenneth gained a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) at the University of Melbourne in 1951; his father, Ernest Eltham, had also graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) in 1925.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, you need to:

  • be an Australian citizen
  • be enrolled in a 300-point engineering Master by coursework degree with Faculty of Engineering and IT
  • have completed at least 100 points and fewer than 200 points of study in your current course

Value

In 2024, one scholarship valued at $25,000 is available. This will be paid in biannual instalments over two years.

Selection criteria

Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:

  • Financial need, as determined by information provided in your 2024 FEIT Student Financial Assessment form
  • Strength of your personal statement outlining your:
    • interest in your chosen field of Engineering,
    • career aspiration; and
    • the proposed use and impact of the scholarship

Conditions

This scholarship is subject to the Engineering & IT Coursework Scholarship Terms and Conditions.

Applications

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