The Sir William Tyree Engineering Scholarship
Highlights
| Value | Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|---|
$16,000 p.a. for up to 3.5 years or $19,000 p.a for up to 4 years |
|
10 April 2026 | 30 September 2026 |
How to apply
Apply here
Benefits
In 2027, there will be three (3) scholarships offered:
- 1 x scholarship valued at $16,000 per annum for up to 3.5 years
- 2 x scholarships valued at $19,000 per annum for up to 4 years
Who's eligible
You must:
- be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident,
- be a recent school leaver who qualifies for entry into and be commencing in an undergraduate program (single degrees only) offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
- be able to demonstrate you are from a disadvantaged background.
- enrol full-time in the eligible degree in the semester immediately following award of this scholarship.
Background
This Scholarship was established to encourage and support disadvantaged students studying an undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
This Scholarship has been generously donated by the Sir William Tyree Foundation.
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2022 to encourage and support disadvantaged students commencing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Sydney.
b. This Scholarship has been donated by the Sir William Tyree Foundation.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant qualifying for entry (admission) into a full-time undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must:
I. be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident,
II. be a recent school leaver who qualifies for entry into and be commencing a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, and
III. be able to demonstrate they are from a disadvantaged background.
c. Recipients must enrol full-time in the eligible degree in the semester immediately following award of this scholarship.
d. Applicants commencing combined degrees are not eligible for this scholarship.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit as determined by the applicant’s performance in the NSW HSC or
equivalent,
II. supporting documentation which provides evidence they are from a disadvantaged background.
b. Preference will be given to applicants studying Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical Engineering).
c. Shortlisted applications will be shared with the donor, however the final selection decision will rest with the University.
d. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed by a selection committee.
e. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Associate Dean (Education) of the Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $16,000 per annum and is tenable for up to 3.5 years.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. The scholarship may be held part-time due to extenuating circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. An application to hold the scholarship part-time must be submitted via the Scholarships Office for the consideration of the Associate Dean, Education, Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate. If approved, the value will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
d. If part-time enrolment is approved, the value will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on enrolled units of study with 24 credit points being considered a full-time semester load for the purposes of this scholarship. Payments will not exceed the maximum value of the scholarship.
e. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted.
f. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another faculty or university.
g. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
h. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.
b. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must remain enrolled in the degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
c. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. commences part-time study without prior approval of the Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate,
III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
V. accepts an alternative primary scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this scholarship,
VI. accepts an alternative scholarship administered by the Faculty of Engineering or any School within the Faculty of Engineering, valued at $6,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this scholarship. The exception to this is where the recipient is awarded a placement scholarship, in which case this scholarship will be suspended for the duration of the placement. It will be reinstated at the completion of the placement if there is any scholarship candidature remaining. The value of this scholarship for the period of the placement will be forfeited, or
VII. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
7. Other requirements
a. Recipients must agree to share contact details and communicate with the donor. This includes providing a thank you letter for their support. Recipients may be invited to meet with the donors.
b. The recipient must be willing to participate in the Tyree Foundation Scholars Network. The Tyree Foundation Scholars Network offers Tyree undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship recipients networking and professional development opportunities through events and programs (such as mentoring program).
1. Background
a. This Scholarship was established in 2022 to encourage and support disadvantaged students commencing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Sydney.
b. This Scholarship has been donated by the Sir William Tyree Foundation.
2. Eligibility
a. The Scholarship is offered subject to the applicant qualifying for entry (admission) into a full-time undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
b. Applicants must:
I. be an Australian citizen or an Australian permanent resident,
II. be a recent school leaver who qualifies for entry into and be commencing a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree, and
III. be able to demonstrate they are from a disadvantaged background.
c. Recipients must enrol full-time in the eligible degree in the semester immediately following award of this scholarship.
d. Applicants commencing combined degrees are not eligible for this scholarship.
3. Selection Criteria
a. The Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of:
I. academic merit as determined by the applicant’s performance in the NSW HSC or
equivalent,
II. supporting documentation which provides evidence they are from a disadvantaged background.
b. Preference will be given to applicants studying Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Electrical Engineering).
c. Shortlisted applications will be shared with the donor, however the final selection decision will rest with the University.
d. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed by a selection committee.
e. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Associate Dean (Education) of the Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegates.
4. Value
a. The Scholarship is valued at $19,000 per annum and is tenable for up to 4 years.
b. The Scholarship annual value will be paid in two equal instalments after the census date of each semester.
c. The scholarship may be held part-time due to extenuating circumstances such as a medical condition which limits the student’s capacity to undertake full-time study. An application to hold the scholarship part-time must be submitted via the Scholarships Office for the consideration of the Associate Dean, Education, Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate. If approved, the value will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
d. If part-time enrolment is approved, the value will be paid on a pro-rata basis based on enrolled units of study with 24 credit points being considered a full-time semester load for the purposes of this scholarship. Payments will not exceed the maximum value of the scholarship.
e. Deferral and/or suspension of the Scholarship is not permitted.
f. The scholarship cannot be transferred to another faculty or university.
g. The Scholarship will be offered subject to the availability of funds.
h. No other amount is payable.
5. Ongoing eligibility
a. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum Semester Average Mark (SAM) of 65 each semester.
b. To continue receipt of the Scholarship, the recipient must remain enrolled in the degree offered by the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney.
c. Recipients undertaking an exchange during the tenure of this Scholarship are required to have achieved a Satisfied Requirements grade (SR) to receive their next payment.
6. Termination
a. The Scholarship will be terminated if the recipient:
I. withdraws from an eligible course or fails to enrol,
II. commences part-time study without prior approval of the Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Engineering, or their nominated delegate,
III. does not maintain satisfactory academic performance,
IV. is determined by the University to be guilty of serious misconduct, including, but not limited to, having provided false or misleading information as part of their Scholarship application,
V. accepts an alternative primary scholarship, administered by the University of Sydney, valued at $8,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this scholarship,
VI. accepts an alternative scholarship administered by the Faculty of Engineering or any School within the Faculty of Engineering, valued at $6,000 per annum or more for the same purpose as this scholarship. The exception to this is where the recipient is awarded a placement scholarship, in which case this scholarship will be suspended for the duration of the placement. It will be reinstated at the completion of the placement if there is any scholarship candidature remaining. The value of this scholarship for the period of the placement will be forfeited, or
VII. does not resume study at the end of a period of approved leave.
b. Once the Scholarship has been terminated, it will not be reinstated unless due to University error.
c. Where a student is found guilty of serious misconduct or the Scholarship is terminated under any instance in the Termination Clause of these terms and conditions, the University reserves the right to request that any Scholarship funds paid to the Scholarship recipient be reimbursed.
7. Other requirements
a. Recipients must agree to share contact details and communicate with the donor. This includes providing a thank you letter for their support. Recipients may be invited to meet with the donors.
b. The recipient must be willing to participate in the Tyree Foundation Scholars Network. The Tyree Foundation Scholars Network offers Tyree undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship recipients networking and professional development opportunities through events and programs (such as mentoring program).