Applications closed
Amount

$10,000

Number available

1

Closing date

05 March 2025

Scholarship details


Establishment

Family and friends of Mr Gerard Beiboer established this scholarship to honour the memory of Gerard who tragically passed away in 2015. Gerard was a University of Newcastle alumnus who after completing his studies through difficult circumstances, went on to own and operate RIG Installations.

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


Eligibility

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

  • Be enrolled in any year of the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) or a combined program including the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours) at the University of Newcastle.
  • Be enrolled full-time.
  • Have an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent of 75 or higher for commencing students, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 for continuing students.
  • Demonstrate the impact of educational disadvantage such as carer and sole parent responsibilities, financial hardship, long-term medical condition, a disability, the ongoing effects of abuse, and regional/remote disadvantage.
  • Equity scholarships will also consider applicant attributes such as being an Indigenous Australian, having a Refugee background, or placement with an Out-of-Home Care provider.
  • Be an Australian citizen or Australian Permanent Resident (includes New Zealand Permanent Residents).
  • 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.

Benefit

The scholarship provides a total benefit of $10,000, paid as two $5,000 payments after the relevant census dates.


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.


College

College of Engineering Science and Environment


Contact Details

Admissions and Scholarships
Student and Academic Services
University of Newcastle
University Drive
CALLAGHAN NSW 2308

Phone: +61 2 4921 5000
Email: [email protected]