Idemitsu Australia Scholarship

Applications open
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

08 February 2026

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Scholarship details

Donor

Idemitsu Australia Resources

Establishment

Idemitsu Australia has been operating in Australia since 1978 as a subsidiary of Japanese company Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. For more than 45 years we have proudly produced resources that have supported local communities, contributed to economic growth and assisted our customers in achieving their goals. Our head office, mining and post-mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales support local jobs. Deeply committed to sustainability and innovation, we continue to meet global energy demands through the supply of our high-quality metallurgical and thermal coal, while we actively diversify and decarbonise our energy portfolio to pursue a sustainable resources future.

The aim of this scholarship is to support a student financially while encouraging them to pursue a career in the engineering / resources industry. The successful recipient of the ldemitsu Scholarship will be offered the opportunity of paid work in semester breaks. lt is the intention of the scholarship to build an ongoing relationship with the scholar with a view to them being considered for a career with ldemitsu Australia.

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

Applicable to equity, financial disadvantage, disability, regional and remote, industry.

Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in any year of a B Electrical or Electronic Engineering, B Mechanical Engineering, B Environmental Engineering, B Renewable Energy Engineering, B Environmental Science and Management degree (including combined degrees).
  • Be intending to study on a full-time basis (minimum 60 units per year).
  • Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, a long-term medical condition or disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, regional/remote disadvantage, or applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
  • 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).
  • Be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident (including holders of a permanent humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens with permanent residency).
  • Not have previously completed a degree.
  • 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.
  • You may be required to provide documents to support your educational challenges and personal circumstances. These will be identified when you apply based on your individual application responses.

Benefit

The scholarship currently provides a total benefit of $10,000 paid as two equal payments 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 based on assessment of the scholarship application and suitability for the individual scholarship.

Recipients are selected by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment Selection Committee which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Engineering, Science and Environment.

Successful recipients will be communicated to by the delegated Scholarships Officer and all applicants notified of an outcome via email. This will usually occur within 6 weeks of the scholarship close 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