Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
21 Aug 2026
Applications close
8 Sep 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $2,900
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
International students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The CWN Sexton Scholarship for African or Asian Students from British Commonwealth Countries was established with a gift from CWN Sexton and is awarded to students who are enrolled in a Civil Engineering graduate coursework degree and are experiencing financial disadvantage.
Benefits
The scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $2,900 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $2,900
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of an African or Asian country from the British Commonwealth (as according to https://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries)
- Be enrolled in the Master of Civil Engineering and have between 12.5 and 100 credit points remaining at the time of application
- Have an Academic Status of Good Standing.
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application and FEIT Financial Assessment Need Score.
Conditions
Recipients must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation and a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship.
Study level:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
International students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Engineering
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How to apply
You must submit the FEIT Financial Need Assessment Form and an application and include:
- A personal statement addressing how their current financial situation has affected their studies and how the funds will be used.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately six to eight weeks after the application closing date.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Opening soon
The information listed here is subject to change without notice. Where we have listed information about jointly run scholarships programs, please also see our partners' websites. Information describing the number and value of scholarships awarded is indicative.
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