The Summer Vacation Scholarship has been developed by Curtin University to support and encourage students who have chosen to study one of the EECMS courses: Electrical Engineering, Computing, Mathematics and Statistics, & Physics and Astronomy at Curtin University. 

• Current Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Science courses
  • Engineering courses

• Undergraduate

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

• Merit Based

The Summer Vacation Scholarship will provide the following support:

• A one-off cash payment of up to $3,000 (six week program) or up to $4,000 (eight week program). The amount can be used at the recipient's discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.
• Opportunity to learn about your field of interest
• Possible involvement in research projects

Be enrolled in an eligible year level and undergraduate degree as outlined below:

2nd or 3rd year within one of the following discipline areas:

• Electrical Engineering
• Computing
• Mathematics and Statistics

1st, 2nd, or 3rd year within the following discipline area:

• Physics and Astronomy

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for the Summer Vacation Scholarship:

• International student, Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or the holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 65
• Enrolled full-time or part-time (minimum 50 credits) in an eligible year level and course in semester 2, 2024
• Interested in commencing one of the Summer Vacation programs from December 2024
• Not in receipt of any other scholarships that are faculty funded and/or for the same purpose

Projects

Physics and Astronomy: Please visit this link for further details relating to the Physics and Astronomy projects Physics and astronomy research projects | Current Students (curtin.edu.au)

For the Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and Statistics projects, please see project proposals under the "Useful Information" section on the right-hand side of the webpage.

Step 1: Access application form

• Application form can be accessed via the ‘My Studies’ tab in OASIS or via the ‘Apply Online’ button on the top right-hand side of this page

Step 2: Complete

• Complete the application form online
• Application form can be saved at any point of the process
• Multiple scholarships can be applied for at one time
• 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 and within the Scholarships Channel on OASIS
• Incomplete applications will not be assessed
• Once submitted, application status will change to submitted

Step 4: Receipt

• Application receipt will be sent to student email once application has been submitted

Step 5: Assessment

• Applications will be assessed by an assessment panel using the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Academic merit
  • Highest CWA
  • Project preference

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 4 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 7: Acceptance

• Successful applicants must accept the terms and conditions via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) by the deadline

Please note:

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

• Maintain an enrolment of at least 50 credits in semester 2, 2024 
• Attendance at the School of EECMS summer vacation program over the summer university break for which the scholarship is awarded for
• Achieve a satisfactory standard of academic progress as determined by the principal supervisor

Scholarships Office

E: scholarships@curtin.edu.au

T: 1300 222 888

Frequently Asked questions: https://askcurtin.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/scholarship

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.