Key scholarship details
Application status
Opening soon
Applications open
21 Aug 2026
Applications close
8 Sep 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $400
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The David Thompson Scholarship was established with a gift from Bessie Thompson and is offered to students enrolled in an engineering coursework degree and are experiencing financial difficulties.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $400 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $400
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in an engineering coursework degree in the Faculty of Engineering and IT in the year for which the scholarship is awarded
- Have completed at least 37.5 credit points and have at least 75 credit points remaining (not including credited subjects).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the eligible candidate(s) ranked highest based on their FEIT Financial Need Assessment ranking.
Preference will be given to applicants who attended high school in Castlemaine or within a 100 km radius of Castlemaine if they have a financial score of 10 or higher.
In the event of a tie, the scholarship will be awarded to the candidate with the highest WAM for the course.
Conditions
This scholarship cannot be deferred to the following year. 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:
Graduate coursework
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Engineering
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How to apply
You must submit a FEIT Financial Assessment form and an application, including evidence of your place of residence when completing high school.
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