Key scholarship details
Application status
Not open yet
Applications open
9 Jan 2026
Applications close
10 Mar 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $6,500
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Robert Bage Memorial Scholarship was established with a gift from Mrs Edward Bage in memory of her son Edward Frederick Robert Bage and is awarded to students undertaking graduate research within the Faculty of Engineering and IT. Preference is given to students who are undertaking overseas travel to support their research.
About the donor
Established by Mrs Edward Bage in memory of her son Edward Frederick Robert Bage, BCE, Lt Royal Australian Engineers, Captain, 3rd Field Company Engineers First Division AIF, who was killed at Gallipoli on 7 May 1915.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $6500 (depending on the annual gift income).
Amount:
Up to $6,500
Duration:
One-off
Quantity:
At least 1
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be enrolled in a graduate research degree in the Faculty of Engineering and IT
- Have met the requirements for confirmation of your candidature
- 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. Preference will be given to students who intend to travel overseas to support their research if ranked third or higher.
In the interest of equitable distribution of scholarships, other scholarships or prizes received from the University by students are considered.
Conditions
Students must:
- Undertake the activities for which the funding was awarded
- Provide a brief report on the use of the scholarship funds if requested.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Engineering; Information technology and computer science
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How to apply
You must submit an application and include:
- A personal statement addressing the academic outputs achieved during your candidature, the activities the funds would contribute to, and the impact they will have on research outcomes
- An itemised budget
- Evidence of the purpose of travel (if applicable).
Please note: Applicants approved for travel are required to register for Study Away.
When will I know the outcome?
You can expect an outcome of your application approximately six to eight weeks after the closing date.
Status:
Not open yet
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