Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
27 Feb 2026
Applications close
5 Apr 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $10,000
Eligible study level
Undergraduate
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One or more years
Summary
The Colin Ferguson Award was established with a gift from Yvonne Ferguson and family and is awarded to high achieving students who demonstrate leadership, particularly in local community service. Preference is given to students from a regional or remote area of Australia.
Benefits
This award provides a living allowance of $10,000 for one year, paid in two equal instalments after the census dates in semester 1 and semester 2.
Amount:
Up to $10,000
Duration:
One or more years
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce
- In 2026, be entering your 2nd year of the BCom (have completed 100 points of study)
Selection criteria
The award is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their application and Weighted Average Mark (WAM). Preference is given to students who are living or have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia (based on the Australian Standard Geographic Classification) if ranked in the top 50%.
Conditions
This award is subject to the FBE Scholarships Terms and Conditions. In addition, students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and provide a note of appreciation or a brief report on the benefits of the scholarship if requested.
Study level:
Undergraduate
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Business and economics
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How to apply
When the award is open for applications, click on the “Submit an application” link, below. Your application will require:
- A personal statement addressing the impact of living in a regional or remote area on your studies and how the award may benefit you. You will need to include your residential address at the time you completed the Australian Year 12 or IB
- Your curriculum vitae demonstrating your leadership experience, particularly in local community service
- A copy of your current Statement of Results (available from the student portal)
Status:
Opening soon
Applications open:
27 Feb 2026
Applications close:
5 Apr 2026
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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