2027 Applications
We’re currently reviewing our scholarships and bursaries program. The information below may be inaccurate at this time.
Please return to this page later in the year for more information about the financial assistance available to students in 2027.
Scholarship details
About this scholarship
Established by Alastair MacLeod in 2014 and awarded to a returning student studying Civil Engineering at The University of Queensland in second year or above who is achieving good results and has a desire to make a positive contribution to the life of the College and the community at large. The scholarship will be provided for a single year of a student’s undergraduate course of study, unless the student leaves Emmanuel College or does not comply with academic expectations of a UQ scholar.
Alastair MacLeod was resident at Emmanuel College from 1964–1967 completing a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Civil Engineering. He has been an esteemed engineering professional during his career, working for Port of Brisbane Authority, Hutchison Port Holdings and currently as a Director at MacPorts Pty Limited. Alastair is also offering to act as a mentor to the recipient of this scholarship and, with his extensive experience, his help and advice would be invaluable.
How to apply
- previous academic achievements
- a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining
- the reasons you are applying for the scholarship
- the impact it would have on your collegiate experience
- a written character reference relevant to the scholarship
- a copy of your CV/resume
Please email scholarships@emmanuel.uq.edu.au if you have issues with your application.
Eligibility
- are a returning resident in your second year or above; and
- are studying Civil Engineering
Selection criteria
- your previous academic results at tertiary level
- your demonstrated financial and/or geographic need
Rules
Emmanuel College scholarships are subject to the following conditions:
- full time enrolment at a program at The University of Queensland or other Brisbane-based university
- a full year residential offer from Emmanuel College
- an applicant’s agreement to the Residential Terms and Conditions, which form part of the residential offer, including maintaining a satisfactory General Point Average (GPA)
- an applicant’s agreement to abide by the contents of the Student Handbook
All scholarships are awarded on an annual basis for the duration of an applicant’s academic year; and are not awarded by single semester.
Scholarship Application Form
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