CGC Regional Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2026

Introduction:

CGC Civil Geotechnical Consultants was Australia’s first certified engineering social enterprise, and is proud to donate a scholarship to a Southern Cross University student.This scholarship will support a student experiencing genuine hardship from a regional/remote area, or recently relocated from a regional or remote area to study Science or Engineering at Southern Cross University.

Eligibility requirement CGC Regional Scholarship at Southern Cross University:

• Be classed as residing in a regional or remote area or have relocated from a rural or remote location to study at Southern Cross University.
• Demonstrate a form of disadvantage under the following: carer responsibilities, financial hardship, Indigenous Australians, long-term medical condition/disability or ongoing effects of abuse and/or sole-parent responsibilities.
• Be enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a Science or Engineering degree with Southern Cross University. Civil Engineering will be preferred.
• Should have personal introductory statement (100–200 words) which includes why they are applying for the scholarship, how it would benefit them and what they hope to achieve in the future through the completion of their degree. 

Value of the scholarship:

A AUD 10,000 Paid as AUD 5,000 Per Year for Two Years to support a full-time student

Application Process:

• Applicants must complete the general scholarship application and submit a 100–200 word introductory statement outlining their motivation for applying and future goals.
• Applications are assessed based on eligibility, demonstrated hardship, and commitment to the Northern Rivers region.
• Selected applicants are awarded a scholarship based on committee review of responses and supporting information.

NOTE:

Students that are interested in pursuing Geotechnical Engineering, Geology (or similar) as a branch of Civil Engineering post-graduation will be preferred.