FSG Geotechnics & Foundations Indigenous Scholarship at Southern Cross University 2026

Introduction: 

This scholarship offers support to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student studying Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours), specialising in Civil Engineering with a passion for geotechnical engineering. Proudly supported by FSG Geotechnics +Foundations.

Eligibility requirement for FSG Geotechnics & Foundations Indigenous Scholarship at Southern Cross University:

• Identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or both and be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• Be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
• Be enrolled (full-time or part time) with Southern Cross University either on campus or online.
• Studying the Bachelor of Engineering Systems (Honours) specialising in Civil Engineering.

Value of the scholarship:

A AUD 15,000 an AUD 5,000 Per Year for 3 years awarded to support a full-time student

Application Process:

• Must be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident and enrolled in Civil Engineering at Southern Cross University.
• Submit a strong 100–200 word personal statement explaining scholarship need, future goals, and passion for Engineering/Geotechnical Engineering.
• Selection is based on scholarship responses, academic achievements, possible interview performance, and interest in Geotechnical Engineering, with potential graduate employment opportunities from FSG Geotechnics & Foundations.
• Applicants must complete the general scholarship application questions and may need to provide supporting academic or personal information during the selection process.

NOTE:

FSG Geotechnics & Foundations may also offer a graduate position to their scholarship recipient. Students may be given the opportunity to undertake paid work (graduate employment) post completion of their studies if the student so chooses.