Queensland University of Technology John F Lynch Memorial Scholarship 2026

John Frederick Lynch, an alumnus of QUT, grew up with a determination to succeed. He was raised from the age of three in a single-parent family following the death of his father from wounds received in World War I. A keen sportsman, John played club cricket and was an enthusiastic member of the Glebe Rowing Club. When World War II broke out, he lied about his age and joined the RAAF as a radio operator. He saw action in New Guinea but returned to Australia seriously ill from malaria and blackwater fever. After making a full recovery, he joined the Merchant Navy and travelled the world. When war ended, he joined the ABC's radio service in Sydney before moving to Brisbane to work with the Main Roads Department, studying at night at Central Technical College (QUT) for a civil and structural engineering degree. He then joined the Irrigation & Water Supply Commission as an engineer and worked on a wide range of projects.

Leaving the Government to form his own building company, he went on in 1958 to establish a consulting engineering practice specialising in structural and civil works. It was in this practice that he began to train large numbers of architects and engineers, an interest that remained with him throughout his life. John has been responsible for the design and construction of a wide range of civil works, office buildings, warehouses, shopping centres and such iconic structures as the public grandstand at Doomben racecourse. He was also the driving force behind the creation of the Eumundi Brewery which included choosing the site for its proximity to good water. Despite an extremely busy career, he was an accomplished poet, had a black belt in karate, became a qualified acupuncturist, and studied philosophy at night. He was also a writer of science fiction and children's books. As an alumnus of QUT, he retained a strong involvement with the university's developments and maintained contact with the faculty's full range of research and commercialisation programs.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 18, 2026
• Value$5,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorQueensland University of Technology (QUT)
• School to studyQueensland University of Technology (QUT)
• Course to studyCivil and Environmental Engineering , Civil Engineering , Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , Construction Engineering
• Eligible CountryAustralia , New Zealand

Benefits

• You'll receive $5,000 for one year to assist with study expenses. The scholarship will be paid as a stipend in Semester 1, following confirmation of your enrolment after the census date.

Requirements

You must be enrolled in your third or fourth year of full-time undergraduate study in one of these courses in Semester 1, 2026:

• EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil)
• EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Construction)
• EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil and Environmental)
• EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).

You must:

• have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 4.0
• demonstrate an interest in water conservation and management in your application.

To apply for this scholarship, you must be either:

• an Australian or New Zealand citizen
• an Australian permanent resident
• an Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder.

Selection Process

Our selection panel will allocate the John F Lynch Memorial Scholarship based on information provided in the applications. Interviews won't be conducted.

If your application is successful, we'll notify you via phone and email. During your scholarship, you'll be required to:

• meet with the scholarship donors
• provide a letter of thanks to the scholarship donors, John F Lynch’s family
• participate in an online news story about the scholarship.

If your application is unsuccessful, we'll notify you via email.

Application Documents

Your application should include the following attachments:

• a copy of your CV or resume providing previous experience in a particular field of study
• an academic transcript for previous studies
• a written statement on your interest in water management and water conservation
• evidence of financial hardship.

Check also:
ANU Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship 2026
University of Canberra Research Scholarships 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• You need to complete and submit the online application form by Wednesday 18 March 2026.

For more information, kindly visit Queensland University of Technology sholarship webpage.