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City of Greater Geelong Scholarship (Engineering)
Applications open Monday 8 September 2025 and close 5pm Wednesday 28 January 2026.
The City of Greater Geelong Scholarship supports a third year Deakin student studying Civil Engineering in Geelong, helping them achieve their academic goals and build a future in engineering.
Value
- Cash payments of up to $13,000 over one year. Total scholarship value of $13,000.
Duration
- This scholarship is awarded for one year.
Am I eligible?
Ensure you meet all criteria before submitting an application. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be:
- a domestic student
- a continuing student enrolled in Trimester 1, 2026, in the third year of either S460 Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or S467 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering major)
- enrolled full-time on-campus at the Waurn Ponds campus
- experiencing an area of hardship affecting your studies.
Selection criteria
Preference will be given to a female student.
Maintaining this scholarship
To retain this scholarship:
- you’ll need to provide an introductory statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship
- you’ll need to submit a completion statement at the conclusion of your study.
There may be an opportunity for you to be invited to undertake paid vacation employment with the City of Greater Geelong. The decision to accept any potential offer is yours and will not impact your eligibility to receive this scholarship
Ready to apply?
Register and log in to Deakin's Scholarship Application Portal, then select 'Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 1 2026'.
Numbers of this scholarship are limited; not all eligible applicants will receive one. If you're successful, you'll be notified via email; usually within six weeks of the application closing date. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Supporting documents
As part of the application process you're required to upload supporting documentation by the various round closing dates listed above.
Make sure you choose the correct document type when you upload your documents – it will make a difference. If your documents are uploaded into the incorrect type they will not be considered when assessing your application. Remember, it's quality, not quantity, you need to provide.
Aim to provide documents that are current, relevant and concise.
Supporting documentation required for this scholarship includes:
- evidence of your financial hardship (if applicable)
- evidence of your medical condition (if applicable).
How to write a successful application
Applying for a scholarship isn't just about meeting the eligibility criteria. It’s your opportunity to stand out and be recognised for where you’ve come from and where you want to go.
Missed the application deadline?
This scholarship is yet to be confirmed for any future offerings. Please check back for updates.
