Applications are now open for the University of Queensland’s E.S. Cornwall Memorial Scholarship 2026, a prestigious scholarship established to support engineering graduates of Queensland Universities in gaining international experience in the electricity supply industry.
- Up to 2 scholarships available
- Living allowance of at least AUD$3,500 per month
- Duration: 9–18 months
- Opportunity to develop global expertise and bring valuable knowledge back to Australia’s energy sector
Established in 1956 in memory of Edward Satchwell Cornwall, the scholarship continues to invest in the next generation of engineering leaders.
- Applications close: 5:00 pm, Friday 28th August 2026
- Successful recipients are expected to commence in Q2/Q3 and must begin by 31 December 2027.
If you’re a recent engineering graduate from any Queensland University and are looking to gain (or broaden) your international experience and contribute to the future of Australia’s electricity industry, this is an excellent opportunity.
On this website we have collated reports from current and past scholars stretching back to 2009. These reports:
- should give you some examples of past experience
- and might inspire you to your own proposed study/experience program.
For online application submission:
visit https://survey.app.uq.edu.au/2026-es-cornwall-memorial-scholarship
For further information contact Tapan Saha (saha@eecs.uq.edu.au)