Richard Crookes Constructions Scholarship for Regional Women in Construction and Civil Engineering

Applications open
Amount

$5,000

Number available

1

Closing date

08 February 2026

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Scholarship details

Donor

Richard Crookes Construction

Establishment

At Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC), we believe in building more than just infrastructure—we’re committed to building futures. The Richard Crookes Constructions Scholarship for Regional Women in Construction and Civil Engineering was established as part of our long-term investment in the industry and the communities we serve. As a privately owned, family-led business operating throughout NSW, QLD and ACT since 1976, RCC has always taken pride in delivering certainty—ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality. But our purpose goes beyond project delivery. We’re deeply committed to creating opportunities that foster growth, inclusion, and innovation across the construction sector.

This scholarship reflects our dedication to embedding ESG principles into our operations and future-proofing the industry. By supporting regional women pursuing careers in construction and civil engineering, we aim to strengthen diversity, encourage knowledge-sharing, and contribute to a more inclusive and resilient workforce. Recognised as one of Australia’s best places to work, RCC is proud to support initiatives that empower individuals and communities. The scholarship is a tangible expression of our values and our belief that investing in people is key to building a better tomorrow.

For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.

Applicable to regional and remote, equity, industry, internship, construction, women, part-time study permitted.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:

  • Be enrolled in any year of a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) degree program with University of Newcastle.
  • Be female.
  • Have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia for at least 12 months within the two years prior to study.
  • Demonstrate academic progress by the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent required for entry for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 for continuing students (evidence not required for current UON students).
  • Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.

Required Documentation

Required documents will be listed on the ‘Your Documents’ page of your application. The application portal accepts PDF only. A maximum of 3 PDF smaller than 5 MB can be added per document type upload field.

  • A personal statement (approx. 1 A4 page) outlining your academic achievements, career aspirations in the relevant area of study, and how this scholarship would assist you. This statement will cover all scholarships you are submitting for.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $5,000 paid as a lump sum in Semester 1.

Payment is typically received 2–3 weeks after the semester census date, or 2–3 weeks after you accept your offer if the census date has already passed.

RCC would be open to discussing potential internship opportunities with the successful recipients should they be interested.

Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application with reference to the eligibility criteria and assessment of educational disadvantage.

Selection will be made by the Scholarships Officer with consideration of, in order:

  • All eligibility criteria for the scholarship being met;
  • Demonstrated educational disadvantage; and
  • Academic year of study, with preference to students commencing in the first year of their program.

All applicants will be notified of an outcome via email. This will occur within 6 weeks of the scholarship application closing date.

College

College of Engineering Science and Environment

Contact Details

Scholarships
Student and Academic Services
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
Email: scholarships@newcastle.edu.au