CQUniCares Idemitsu Scholarship 2026

The CQUniCares Idemitsu Scholarship will provide recognition and support to a deserving undergraduate engineering or science student. The scholarship will assist the student with expenses associated with studying at university. Those expenses can include non-deferrable costs such as textbooks, uniforms, computer equipment and internet access, specialised equipment, childcare, income supplement, travel and accommodation costs associated with compulsory residential schools and unpaid work placements.

Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., based in Tokyo Japan, has a proud history spanning over 110 years. Idemitsu Australia has approximately 900 employees and 1,100 contractors across four locations in New South Wales and Queensland. Idemitsu is proud to play a proactive role in diversifying Australia’s energy portfolio through mining, retail fuels, critical minerals and renewable initiatives. The unique fusion of Japanese and Australian culture means working with Idemitsu is unlike working at any other local energy company. Idemitsu Australia is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of its people and working with its local communities to create sustainable outcomes.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2026
• Value$10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorCentral Queensland University
• City to studyQueensland
• School to studyCentral Queensland University
• Course to studyEngineering , Engineering Technology , Environmental Science , Science
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Requirements

To be eligible to receive the CQUniCares Idemitsu Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled at CQUniversity in Term 1, 2026 in one of the following courses:
  • Associate Degree of Engineering [CC02]
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [CC31]
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Diploma of Professional Practice (Co-op Engineering) [CC32]
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology [CG21]
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science [CA42]
  • Bachelor of Science [CU18];
• Be enrolled with a minimum term study load of 12 credit points or more at Census date of Term 1, 2026*;
• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, holder of a Humanitarian Visa or New Zealand Citizen with a permanent home address in Australia;
• Not currently in receipt of a CQUniversity Donor-Funded Scholarship.

*If you are unable to enrol into the required credit points due to pre-requisites, unit availability or placement commitments and are therefore prevented from meeting the credit point eligibility criteria of the scholarship, please advise the Student Scholarships team by emailing [email protected] and your eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Selection Process

Applicants will be assessed on the application and a 500-word personal statement addressing the following:

How will a CQUniCares Idemitsu Scholarship assist with your studies?

• Tell us about yourself:
  • Name/course/interests.
  • You may wish to also share your current situation, challenges you have experienced or overcome, as well as any examples of success, leadership, community, or volunteering.
• How will a scholarship help you to overcome financial barriers to success?
  • You may wish to further explain your current situation and how a scholarship will assist you in managing general living and study expenses.
• What are your career goals and how will a scholarship assist you in achieving your educational objectives?
  • You may wish to outline your aspirations following graduation, as well as your plans for giving back and supporting our regions.  

Assessment Process

• A selection panel, consisting of representatives from Idemitsu Australia Pty Ltd will be formed to determine the successful applicant. The selection process may involve an interview (either face-to-face or online).
• Scholarships at CQUniversity are highly competitive. All applications are ranked based on how well applicants address the selection criteria, and in comparison, to other applicants. Being eligible or being a recipient in the past is no guarantee of having a successful application. A scholarship will only be offered where there is an applicant of sufficient merit.
• The Student Scholarships team are unable to provide updates to students on the progress of their individual application until all assessments are completed.
• Students will be notified of the outcome of their application via their student email account only. Decisions are final.

Application Documents

• Resume

All requests for further information to support applications will be sent to the student email account. Failure to supply further information will deem the application incomplete and will not be considered.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Term 1, 2026 Donor-Funded Scholarships will be offered through a personalised targeted application process. Students identified as meeting eligibility criteria will receive an email with further information on how to apply.
• Eligibility assessment for a Donor-Funded Scholarship will be determined based on your information provided in MyCQU and enrolment details. Please ensure your details are up to date in your MyCQU to allow for accurate assessment. 

For more information, kindly visit the Scholarship webpage.