Bursary

Jack Wynhoven Scholarship

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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

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Application

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

image of recipient Sami Lababidi

Recipient feedback

" My passion for engineering comes from a desire to design systems that improve lives, especially in under-resourced communities.

With a focus on sustainable and accessible technologies, particularly in automation and robotics, this scholarship has strengthened my ability to stay focused on these goals and make the most of my time at university."

Sami Lababidi

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