Key scholarship details
Application status
Open for applications
Applications open
29 May 2026
Applications close
28 Jul 2026
Benefit amount
Up to $5,000
Eligible study level
Graduate research
Eligible student type
Domestic and international students
Eligible study stage
Current study
Benefit duration
One-off
Summary
The Thomas Ewing Scholarship was established with a gift from Thomas Ewing and is offered to students who are enrolled in graduate research in the department of Infrastructure Engineering. Preference is given to students who are not receiving a scholarship or industry funding for their research project.
About the donor
Thomas Ewing completed a Bachelor of Civil Engineering in 1890 followed by a Master of Civil Engineering in 1893, both at the University of Melbourne. Thomas Ewing practised as a civil engineer and surveyor and passed away in 1940.
Benefits
This scholarship provides a one-off payment of approximately $5000 (depending on the annual income from the gift).
Amount:
Up to $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 research higher degree in the department of Infrastructure Engineering (or its successor)
- 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 whose projects are without grant or industry funding if ranked in the top 50% of applications.
Conditions
Students must provide a brief report on the activities carried out using the scholarship funds if requested.
Study level:
Graduate research
Student type:
Domestic and international students
Study stage type:
Current study
Study area:
Engineering
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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 how it will benefit experimental aspects of your research
- An itemised budget
If applying under the preference criteria, you must submit a short statement from your supervisor verifying your research project is not grant or industry funded.
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.
Submit an applicationStatus:
Open for applications
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