The Toussaint & Richardson Scholarship (Scholarship) has been established to support a mature-aged students studying at Curtin University. The scholarship aims to give back to the next generation by supporting students in need, to help ease financial burdens and enhance their university experience.

• Current Students

• Faculty of Science & Engineering
  • Engineering courses

• Undergraduate

• Australian Citizen

• Need Based
• Merit Based

The Scholarship will provide the following support for up to a maximum of three years (based on a minimum enrolment of 100 credits per semester):

• A total value of up to $30,000 paid as a cash stipend of $5,000 per semester.

The recipients can use the funding at their discretion to contribute towards educational related expenses.

Enrolled in the second year of:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Construction Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

Preference will be given to Mechanical Engineering students.

Double degrees considered.

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

• Australian citizen
• Mature aged (20 years and older) as at scholarship closing date
• Enrolled a minimum enrolment of 75 credits in the 2nd year of an eligible course in semester 2, 2026
• Low socio-economic background and demonstrated financial hardship
• Have a minimum course weighted average (CWA) of 50
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarships that are the same funding source and/or for the same purpose

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
• Please note that this link will direct you to the general "Equity Scholarship Program" application form. Once you submit your application, you will then be considered for all / all equity scholarships that you are eligible for in this round
• 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
• 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
  • Demonstration of financial hardship
  • Socioeconomic background
  • Demonstrated passion for their course/ vision for their chosen career
  • CV
• Preference will be given to Mechanical Engineering
• If applicants are ranked equally, preference will be given to students who are from rural, regional or remote areas of Australia

Step 6: Outcome

• All successful and unsuccessful applicants notified of their outcome via the Scholarships Channel (Student OASIS) within 7-8 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 and need

Recipients must meet all of the following:

• Remain enrolled in initial eligible course of study
• Maintain a full-time study load of at least 75 credits per semester at Curtin University
• Maintain a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 60 each semester
• Pass all units attempted each semester
• Not apply or receive any other scholarships that are from the same funding source and/or for the same purpose whilst receiving the 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.