Published: 05 Aug 2025 25 views
The McCusker Charitable Foundation supports The Order of Australia Association Foundation (OAAF) to award a prestigious and generous scholarship to eligible second year students in a defined course of study in Science: Information Technology and Engineering and demonstrate financial need. The objective of the Scholarship is to support the next generation of leaders studying at The University of Western Australia, by helping promising young Australians achieve their potential for the benefit of future generations of Australians.
Awardees are presented with their Certificate by the Governor-General or her representative at a gala Awards Ceremony associated with the Order of Australia Association’s Annual Conference Dinner. The Awardee’s immediate family, the Scholarship Donor, the Mentor, and a University representative are also invited to the Awards Ceremony. The Annual Conference will be held in Brisbane on 2 May, 2026.
To be eligible to be considered for this scholarship, a applicant must -
(a) be an Australian Citizen;
(b) be in their first Undergraduate degree;
(c) be in their second year of their undergraduate degree;
(d) have completed at least 48 credit points but no mor than 90 credit points;
(e) have a WAM of 75 or above;
(f) demonstrated need for financial assistance;
(g) be enrolled full-time in one of the following degrees:
Selection is based on high academic achievement, demonstrated qualities of leadership and community involvement, need for financial assistance and how you would benefit from a mentor.
Students who are shortlisted will be notified by the 26th of August 2025 and must be available for an interview on the 1st of September 2025.
For more information, kindly visit University of Western Australia scholarship webpage.
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