The Fairbrother Foundation Construction Management Scholarship is now open for applications for Trimester/Semester 2, 2024. This prestigious scholarship aims to provide financial support to passionate young individuals who are facing hardship and are determined to pursue a career in the construction industry through an educational pathway at Deakin University.

Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial or personal hardship and must be commencing either the Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) or the Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours) in Trimester 2, 2024. This scholarship provides up to $7,500 per year for the duration of the course, helping students to overcome obstacles and succeed in their academic pursuits.

Deakin University is a public university located in Victoria, Australia, founded in 1974. It is known for its high-quality education, excellent employment prospects, and innovative approach to learning. Deakin is ranked among the top 50 young universities globally and is recognized for its top-quality facilities, research, and teaching. The university offers a wide range of courses across five campuses, with a focus on practical experience and industry-informed curricula.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Deakin University
• Department: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Built Environment
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Award: Cash payments up to $7,500 per year for four or five years
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Limited (exact number not specified)
• Nationality: Domestic students
• The award can be taken in: Australia

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Australia
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Built Environment, specifically:
  • Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Design (Architecture)/Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Be a domestic student.
  • Be commencing one of the specified undergraduate degrees at Deakin University in Trimester 2, 2024, and be enrolled full-time.
  • Be able to demonstrate an area of hardship.

How to Apply

To apply for the Fairbrother Foundation Construction Management Scholarship, you can apply directly to Deakin University through their Scholarship Application Portal. Select the ‘Undergraduate Scholarship Application Tri/Sem 2 2024’ option. If eligible, your application will automatically be considered for this scholarship, which reduces the number of scholarships you need to apply for and increases your chances of receiving one.

Supporting documents required:

• Evidence of financial hardship (if applicable)
• Evidence of medical condition (if applicable)

Benefits

This scholarship offers substantial financial support with cash payments of up to $7,500 per year for the duration of the course, which can be either four or five years, depending on the normal course duration. The total maximum value of this scholarship is $30,000 or $37,500.

As a scholarship recipient, you are required to:

• Write an introduction statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship.
• Provide a completion statement at the conclusion of your studies.

Important Dates

• Applications open: 12 June 2024
• Applications close: 10 July 2024 at 5 pm

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