| Applications open | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Applications close | Sunday 15 March 2026 |
| Total value | $5,000 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Residency | Permanent Humanitarian visa holder, New Zealand Citizen, Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident |
| What best describes me | Current student |
| Level of study | Undergraduate |
| Degree | Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Mechatronic), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing) |
| College | College of Engineering and Information Technology |
| Type of scholarship | Financial disadvantage, High achiever/academic |
The O’Connors Engineering Grant will be awarded to a student enrolled full-time in either the second year‚ third year‚ or fourth year of one of the listed eligible programs
Value: The
recipient will receive up to $5‚000. The $5‚000 will be paid in two instalments
of $2‚500‚ the first payment will take place after the Semester 1 census date
in the recipient’s relevant year of study‚ with final payment taking place
after the Semester 2 census date in the relevant year of study (provided the
recipient maintains full-time enrolment and satisfactory academic progress).
For more information please contact:
Student
Assist
Email: StudentAssist@study.adelaideuni.edu.au
Eligibility
The eligible programs are:
⦁ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical)
⦁ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Mechatronic)
⦁ Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical and Advanced Manufacturing)
To be eligible for the scholarship‚ applicants must:
⦁ be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident of Australia, Holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa or New Zealand Citizen
⦁ be a continuing second year, third year, or fourth year student
⦁ have full-time enrolment in an eligible mechanical engineering program
⦁ provide a written statement clearly addressing the points listed below
⦁ provide a Curriculum Vitae
⦁ attend an interview
Selection criteria
Applicants must provide a written statement (maximum 500 words) detailing:
⦁ academic achievements
⦁ future career goals
⦁ their intended topic for their final year project. Preference may be given to students that demonstrate a focus on innovation for their final year project (if applicable)
⦁ any financial and/or other educational barriers that impact access to study or continued study.
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