The Technical Resources Scholarship has been developed to support first year students entering undergraduate degree programs that are critical to the future of engineering.

Technical Resources Pty Ltd is an Australian owned and managed Engineering recruitment (labour hire) consultancy that specialises in placing people into the Engineering market. Technical Resources supply people within all disciplines of engineering and drafting, construction management, project services/controls, safety/environment, and all administration needs. 
 
Please visit www.techresources.com.au for more information about the company.

• Future Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses
  • Western Australian School of Mines (WASM)

• Undergraduate

• Australian Citizen
• Australian Permanent Resident
• New Zealand Citizen
• Permanent Humanitarian Visa

• Merit Based

The Technical Resources Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of 4 years for a single degree or 5 years for a double degree (based on a full-time study load of 100 credits):

• A total value of up to $40,000 for a single degree or $50,000 for a double degree, paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester. The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Double degrees considered

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Technical Resources Scholarship:

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen
• Selected Curtin as a preference through TISC or apply direct to Curtin by the scholarship closing date to undertake an eligible degree in 2025
• Receive an eligible course offer and will enrol full-time (100 credits per study period) into the eligible course at Curtin University in Semester 1, 2025
• Achieve/Have an ATAR of 80 or above

*Preference given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page
• If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student and would like to be considered for all scholarships (equity and merit scholarships) available in this round, we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here (only one application form to complete)
• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Tips on how to complete your application can be found on the ‘Applying for scholarships’ page on the scholarships website

Step 3: Submit

• Closing date is listed at the top of the page
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to the email address provided when you created your Curtin account, once your application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Receipt of an offer of a place into an eligible degree at Curtin University in 2025
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Academic merit 
  • Demonstrated barriers to education (life or financial challenges)
  • Preference given to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants

Step 6: Outcome

• Outcome will be sent via the email address listed through TISC or your direct Curtin course application after main round course offers (all successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified)

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept by the deadline specified in the offer
• Deferral of this scholarship is not permitted

Please note:

• Scholarship will be awarded if there are applicants of sufficient merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in an eligible course
• Maintain a full-time enrolment of 100 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Pass all units attempted
• Recipients may also seek other scholarship opportunities whilst in receipt of the Technical Resources Scholarship

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions

For further information about applying for scholarships including important dates and tips for preparing your application, utilise the resources available on the Applying for Scholarships webpage.