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Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026

Awarded by University of Queensland (UQ)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

BachelorsMasters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · AUD $15,000

Eligible Courses

Engineering

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Australia nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Queensland (UQ)

Provider

University of Queensland (UQ)

Last Verified On

02 Mar 2026 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering was established in 2019 and is maintained by a gift from the Bert and Vera Thiess Foundation.

Eligibility for the Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering:

  • Students are classified as domestic students.
  • Students don't hold a scholarship that the Head considers to be similar.

Students are enrolled full-time in any of the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Master of Engineering
  • Dual engineering program

Selection criteria:

  • Demonstrated financial hardship
  • Academic achievements
  • Personal qualities, leadership potential, practical aptitude, and aspirations
  • Strength of interest that you demonstrate in civil engineering, as evidenced by a cover letter, short answer responses within the application, and a resume
  • Performance at the interview
  • Any other matter that the selection committee considers relevant to your future success in the engineering profession.

Application Process:

Students need to submit an application form to the university to be eligible for the scholarship.

Value of the scholarship:

The students will receive AUD 15,000.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at University of Queensland (UQ). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026 is Expired.
  • Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026 is offered to Bachelors, Masters degree.
  • Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026 is offered for Engineering.
  • Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026 is open for: Open to Australia nationals.
  • Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026 is offered by University of Queensland (UQ).
  • Bert and Vera Thiess Scholarship in Civil Engineering 2026 covers Partial Funding, AUD $15,000.