Essential Energy Female Engineering Scholarship Program at Southern Cross University 2026

Introduction: 

This scholarship, supported by Essential Energy, offers support to a female-identifying Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) student. The scholarship will help to expand career opportunities, and offers potential paid work experience and potential employment post completion of studies.

Eligibility requirement Essential Energy Female Engineering Scholarship Program at Southern Cross University:

• Be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
• Be enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) at Southern Cross University.
• Be enrolled in either full-time or part-time study, in either on-campus or online delivery mode.
• Identify as Female.
• Achieve a minimum of a pass average across all subjects during the course of study.

Value of the scholarship:

A AUD 30,000 ,Payments will be $10,000 annually for future full-time enrolment and pro rata for future part-time enrolment.

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.
• Candidate’s previous academic history or other meritorious achievements may be considered as part of the selection process.
• Selected applicants are awarded a scholarship based on committee review of responses and supporting information.

NOTE:

Students may also be offered to complete a period of paid work experience as negotiated with Essential Energy if they wish to.