Malcolm Benaud Smith Construction Management (Building) Scholarship

Applications open
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

08 February 2026

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Scholarship details

Donor

Mr Allan Charles Smith

Establishment

This scholarship was established in 2019 by Master Builder Allan Charles Smith, a fourth-generation builder, Life Member of the Master Builders Association of New South Wales, and Foundation Member and Fellow of the Institute of Arbitrators Australia. It is given in fond memory of his father, Malcolm Benaud Smith, to assist students studying full-time for a Bachelor of Construction Management (Building)(Honours) at the University of Newcastle within Australia.

Malcolm Benaud Smith (1893-1964) was a third-generation Master Builder with family roots in the Manning, Hunter and Central Coast regions. He enlisted and served in two world wars. Malcolm was passionate about the building industry and gave encouragement and assistance to young people of his era, helping them to achieve excellence in their profession.

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

Applicable to academic achievement, construction management.

Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle.
  • Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
  • Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.0 or higher.
  • Not have previously completed a degree.
  • Not be the recipient of another University of Newcastle donor-funded or sponsored scholarship concurrently.
  • Be an Australian citizen.

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.
  • The application will include a free text question asking you to outline your interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry.
  • Option to provide up to 3 documents which show your commitment to leadership within your community, such as a reference, proof of volunteering and community activities, leadership panel or club membership, articles or publication.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $10,000, paid as two lump sums of $5,000 in Semester 1 and 2.

Payments are 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.

Selection

Selection is a competitive process and will be based on assessment of the scholarship application and any required supporting documents.

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