Brian McGrath Bursary in Civil Engineering at University of Queensland 2026

About this scholarship:

The Brian McGrath Bursary in Civil Engineering was established in 2017 with a philanthropic gift from the Estate of Brian McGrath. Preference will be given to a student completing a thesis in Coastal Engineering, however, the Bursary is open to all students in Civil Engineering to apply.

Eligibility for the Brian McGrath Bursary: 

Applicants must:

• Be a domestic student
• Be a current University of Queensland (UQ) student
• Be enrolled full-time in the final year of one of the following programs:
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Master of Engineering
  • Engineering integrated or dual program
• Be enrolled in a thesis course at the time of application
• Be expected to graduate in 2026 or Semester 1, 2027
• Not be holding another scholarship or bursary considered similar by the Head
• Preference is given to students undertaking a thesis in Coastal Engineering

Application Process:

Applicants must apply via the online application portal and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• A detailed outline (maximum 2 A4 pages) describing the proposed professional and/or personal development activity to support the thesis project (e.g. field work expenses, conference attendance, travel costs)
• A copy of the study report from mySI-net