Scholarships for Graduate Researchers
Explore scholarships available for graduate researchers in enrolled in a degree in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. These scholarships recognise academic excellence, support financial need and encourage you to pursue activities to contribute to your research outcomes.
Applications for the Winter round are currently open!
Applications open between 29 May - 28 July 2026.
Scholarships by Round
Our scholarships are organised in rounds throughout the year. Browse current and upcoming rounds to discover opportunities you could apply for—and get a head start on the documents and statements that will help your application stand out.
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ENG & IT Conference Travel Grant
Apply for funding to support your travel to present your paper at a conference
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Summer Round, 2026
Applications open Fri 9 January 2026 – Tues 10 March 2026
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Winter Round, 2026
Applications open Fri 29 May – Tues 28 July 2026
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Other Scholarships, 2026
The following scholarships are offered throughout the year outside of the Summer and Winter rounds.
Scholarship Application Process
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Check application periods and submission deadlines (extensions are not permitted.)
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Review the eligibility and selection criteria of the scholarship or award.
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Choose scholarships or awards that you will be applying for and gather necessary supporting documentation (recommendation letters, referee details, budget and travel documents) if required.
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Submit your application via SmartyGrants, making sure that you have responded to each question to support why you should be the recipient of the scholarship or award. If the scholarship requires you to complete the FEIT Financial Need form, ensure that you have completed the correct form.
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Await decision- this should be approximately within 6-8 weeks of the application submission date.
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If successful, you will need to respond to the offer and complete an Award Acceptance form which includes a note to the donor or sponsor of your scholarship.
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If successful, ensure your bank details listed in your student portal are correct.
Scholarship news
The Faculty of Engineering and IT Scholarships have assisted a number of Graduate Researchers throughout their candidature.
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