Prize

Setec - Peter Lloyd 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

Up to $7,500

Eligible study level

Graduate coursework

Eligible student type

Domestic students

Eligible study stage

Current study

Benefit duration

One-off

Summary

This scholarship supports students in an Electrical Engineering masters coursework degree.

About the donor

This scholarship has been established by Mr Peter Lloyd of Setec Pty Ltd, an Australian owned and operated business manufacturing innovative power solutions for a wide range of industries. Peter had a lifelong ambition to become an electrical engineer and fulfilled this goal working for a number of organisations, including the CSIRO, before setting up his own business that continues to be a success today.

Benefits

A once-off payment of up to $7,500.

Amount:

Up to $7,500

Duration:

One-off

Quantity:

1

Eligibility and selection criteria

Eligibility

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

  • be currently studying the Master of Engineering (Electrical)/ Master of Electrical Engineering;
  • have between 50 and 100 credit points remaining in the course; and
  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Selection criteria

  • Academic merit, as determined by your WAM in your current degree
  • Strength of a personal statement addressing:
    • your interest in the field of electrical engineering,
    • your career aspirations; and
    • the impact the scholarship funds will have

Study level:

Graduate coursework

Student type:

Domestic students

Study stage type:

Current study

Study area:

Engineering

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Application

How to apply

Please submit an online SmartyGrants application (link to be provided late February)

To view other scholarships please visit the Faculty of Engineering & IT Scholarships webpage.

When will I know the outcome?

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application approximately six to eight weeks after the application close date.

Status:

Not open yet

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