Robert and Mary Macmillan Bursary

The Robert and Mary Macmillan Bursary is an undergraduate/honours scholarship for students enrolled in engineering programmes at the University of Queensland. It supports students who can demonstrate financial hardship and gives preference to candidates with engineering trade qualifications. The bursary provides one half of annual income from the endowment and may be held for up to two years. The award was established by a bequest in 1972.

One half of annual income from the endowment (scholarship value); award duration up to two years.

Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship, be enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering or dual engineering program, have completed between 28–44 units towards the approved program, and be at least 23 years old in the year the bursary is awarded. Preference is given to candidates with engineering trade qualifications.

Apply using the University of Queensland online application portal; submit a cover letter, resume, recent studies report and evidence of financial hardship. Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed.