TagEnergy Future Leaders Indigenous Scholarship at UNSW Sydney 2026

The purpose of the Scholarship is to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent students studying at the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law & Justice or UNSW Business School in a degree related to the renewable energy sector.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 15, 2026
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW)
• School to studyUniversity of New South Wales (UNSW)
• Course to studyBusiness , Engineering , Law , Science
• Eligible CountryAustralia

Benefits

• $15,000 available for up to 2 years

Requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander only)*
• Be currently enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year in one of the following programs:
  • Faculty of Engineering:
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Photovoltaics and Solar Energy) 3707
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Renewable Energy) 3707
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering) 3707
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Engineering) 3707
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) 3707
    • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Geoenergy & Geostorage) 3707
  • Faculty of Science:
    • Bachelor of Science - 3970 with a major in:
      • Climate Science
      • Earth Science
      • Materials Science
      • Physical Oceanography
      • Marine and Coastal Science
    • Bachelor of Environmental Management - 3979 with a major in: Marine and Coastal Science
    • Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering (Honours) - 3131
    • Bachelor of Advanced Science - 3962:
      • Climate Systems Science (Advanced)
      • Earth Science (Advanced)
      • Physical Oceanography (Advanced)
      • Materials Science (Advanced)
  • Faculty of Law & Justice:
    • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) as part of a double degree, enrolled in:
      • Environmental Law course (LAWS3361)
      • Renewable Energy Law and Policy (LAWS3480)
  • UNSW Business School:
    • Bachelor of Commerce (3502) with a major in Business Sustainability & Social Impact (COMMG2)
    • Bachelor of Economics with a major in Business Sustainability & Social Impact (COMMG2)
    • Bachelor of Actuarial Studies with a major in Business Sustainability & Social Impact (COMMG2)

Selection Process

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of:

• Academic Merit
• Leadership skills (school, workplace or community)
• Extra-curricular activities (sporting, cultural activities, volunteer/work experience)
• Aptitude and commitment to studies in an area of renewable energy

Application Documents

• You must provide evidence supporting the above criteria in your online application. Please refer to the Scholarship Application Supporting Documents for a detailed list of examples.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the UNSW Sydney Scholarship webpage.