Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
21 Aug 2026
Applications close
8 Sep 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $4,500
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Aileen Sinclair Memorial Scholarship was established with a gift from the family of the late Aileen Sinclair and is awarded to Australian students who are enrolled in a masters by coursework degree in engineering and are experiencing financial difficulties.
About the donor
Ms Aileen Sinclair was a much loved member of staff at the Melbourne School of Engineering. The Aileen Sinclair Memorial Scholarship is intended to continue the support Aileen gave to the students during her time at the University and is available to students enrolled in the Masters of Engineering who are experiencing difficult circumstances.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $4500 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $4,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be enrolled in a 200-point or 300-point masters coursework degrees in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
- Have at least 50 credit points remaining in their degree
- Have an academic status of Good Standing
- Have not previously received the Aileen Sinclair Memorial Scholarship more than twice.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their FEIT Student Financial Assessment score and application.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by applicants are considered.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Engineering
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How to apply
Please submit the 2026 FEIT Student Financial Assessment form and an application and include a personal statement addressing:
- your study and career aspirations, your current financial and/or disadvantaged circumstances (with any relevant supporting documents) and the impact it has had on your studies and how the funds will help achieve your career aspirations.
When will I know the outcome?
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately six to eight weeks after the application close date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Opening soon
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