Sir William Tyree Foundation Scholarship Program in Electrical Engineering
$64,000
1
08 February 2026
Scholarship details
Donor
Sir William Tyree FoundationEstablishment
The Sir William Tyree Foundation would like to support the development of a future skilled workforce in Power Engineering through the provision of scholarships to regional and remote undergraduate students to overcome some of the financial hurdles faced by these students.
The scholarship may include opportunities to connect with the Tyree company businesses. Potential Industry engagement opportunities may include career-ready placements, internships, and final year projects. Students who hold scholarships from the Sir William Tyree Foundation are encouraged to find work placements in the electrical engineering industry. The University will seek to ensure that a diverse cohort of students is created as the program evolves.
For more information on this scholarship, please review the full Terms and Conditions.
Applicable to equity, financial disadvantage, disability, regional and remote, industry, internship.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you will need to:
- Be commencing in your first year of a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Honours) program (including combined degrees) within the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle.
- 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.
- Reside in one of the University of Newcastle’s Designated Regions.
- Be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident (including holders of a permanent humanitarian visa and New Zealand citizens with permanent residency).
- 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.
- The application will include a free text question asking you to outline your interest in associated future opportunities with this donor and/or Industry partner.
- 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
This scholarship provides a total maximum benefit of $64,000 over a 4 years paid as an $8,000 lump sum in each semester.
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, with reference to the eligibility criteria.
Selection will be shortlisted by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment Selection Panel which will consist of a minimum of three members chosen by the relevant Pro-Vice Chancellor, College of Engineering, Science and Environment. This shortlist will be forwarded to the Donor and/or representative for selection and outcomes communicated back to the panel within the advised time-frame. Interviews may be arranged, if required.
The Selection Panel will communicate the details of successful recipients to the Scholarships Office, and all applicants will be notified of an outcome via email 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
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