The Colin Mort Master of Architecture Scholarship (Scholarship) has been developed to support future and current Master of Architecture students at Curtin University in need, with a focus on those either based in the WA regions or from the WA regions.

The Scholarship was established by Colin’s generous bequest to the Western Australian Chapter of the Royal Institute of Architects. This scholarship honours Colin’s memory and love for regional WA by supporting students who are in/from the WA regions as they pursue their Master of Architecture.

Colin Mort (1926-2016) was primarily a Bunbury based Architect in regional Western Australia. He was active in community service roles, serving as a Bunbury Town Councillor from January 1972 through to March 1974. Colin is described with great fondness as a lovely and gentle man with a wicked sense of humour, a sharp intelligence and an abundance of human kindness. During his career Colin was involved in the re-construction of Council Offices in 1964, commissioned to prepare plans for a new science block at Bunbury Senior High School in 1970 and involved in the extensions to the library at Bunbury High School in 1971. 

• Current Students
• Future Students

• Faculty of Humanities

• Postgraduate coursework

• Students from regional or remote areas

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

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for:

• A total value of $22,500 paid as follows:
  • A cash stipend of $5,625 per semester for up to a maximum of 2 years (based on a full-time study load of 75-100 credits per semester); OR
  • A cash stipend of $2,812.50 per semester for up to a maximum of 4 years (base on a part-time study load of 50 credits per semester)
• Membership to the Western Australian Chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects through the Student Organised Network for Architecture (SONA).
• Access to participating members, of the WA Chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, for students to choose their compulsory placement within the Professional Experience unit.

The amount can be used at the recipient’s discretion towards educational related expenses.

• Master of Architecture, either based in the WA regions or have come from the WA regions and studying in Perth

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

• Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, Australian permanent humanitarian or New Zealand citizen
• Enrolled in the Master of Architecture in semester 2, 2025 at Curtin University
• Enrolled in a minimum enrolment of 50 credits per semester
• Be based in the WA regions or have come from the WA regions and studying in Perth
• Low socio-economic background
• Experiencing financial hardship

Step 1: Access application form

• Applications are to be submitted using the online application form. Access the form by clicking on 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 this scholarship (as well as all equity and merit scholarships), we recommend that you apply for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship Program here (only one application form to complete)

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 link 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 one or more of the following criteria:
  • Responses to questions in application form
  • Socio-economic background
  • Demonstration of financial hardship
  • Passion and willingness to give back and help empower the next cohort of scholarship recipients or regional WA
  • Interview performance (for shortlisted candidates)

Step 6: Shortlist for interview

• Shortlisted applicants will be sent an interview date and time via their student email
• Shortlisted applicants must be available for the designated interview time
  • Interviews will be scheduled between 1st and 10th September 2025

Step 7: Outcome

• Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified of their outcome via the Scholarship Channel (Student OASIS) within approximately 6-8 weeks of the scholarship closing date

Step 8: 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 need or merit

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial course of study
• Maintain a minimum enrolment load of 50 credits each semester at Curtin University
• Pass all units attempted
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 50 each semester
• Must be either based in the WA regions or have come from the WA regions
• May not receive any other scholarships that are from the same funding source (externally sponsored) or for the same purpose

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.