Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
27 Mar 2026
Applications close
14 Apr 2026
Benefit amount
$3,000 - $5,000
Eligible study level
Graduate coursework
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Jack Wynhoven Scholarship was established with a gift from Dr Jack Wynhoven and is awarded to students who are enrolled in a masters degree by coursework in engineering and are experiencing financial difficulties.
About the donor
The Jack Wynhoven Scholarship was established in perpetuity through a generous commitment from Dr Jack Wynhoven AM and his family, reflecting their passion for education and engineering.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of between $3000 and $5000 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
$3,000 - $5,000
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a 200-point or 300-point Engineering masters by coursework degree in the Faculty of Engineering and IT
- Have completed at least 50 points of study (not including credited subjects).
Selection criteria
The scholarship is offered to the student(s) ranked highest by the selection panel based on their financial assessment score and personal statement.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by applicants are considered.
Conditions
Students must agree to the University sharing their name and course details with the donor of their scholarship and to provide 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
Need help understanding the process?
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How to apply
You must submit a 2026 FEIT Student Financial Assessment Form and provide a personal statement addressing your reasons for studying your chosen field of Engineering, the impact of financial hardship on your studies (including supporting documents), and the impact the funds will have.
When will I know the outcome?
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately six to eight weeks after the closing date.
Status:
Not open yet
Recipient feedback
" My passion for engineering comes from a desire to design systems that improve lives, especially in under-resourced communities.
Sami Lababidi
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